Glen Oaks Elem School vs Oak Ridge Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Oaks Elem School
Hickory Hills · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
649 students
Oak Ridge Elem School
Palos Hills · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
774 students
| Measure | Glen Oaks Elem School Hickory Hills, Illinois | Oak Ridge Elem School Palos Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #345 of 2,303 | #373 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13143 of 50,301 | #13850 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 649 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | Hickory Hills | Palos Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Oaks Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 66.4).
- •Oak Ridge Elem School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Oak Ridge Elem School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Glen Oaks Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 66%).
- •Glen Oaks Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.8).
- •Oak Ridge Elem School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 649.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Glen Oaks Elem School better than Oak Ridge Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Oaks Elem School ranks higher (67.4 vs 66.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Glen Oaks Elem School and Oak Ridge Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Hickory Hills and Palos Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Oaks Elem School: 649. Oak Ridge Elem School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Oaks Elem School and Oak Ridge Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glen Oaks Elem School is 345th of 2,303 and Oak Ridge Elem School is 373rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).