Gordon School vs Horace Mann School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon School
Posen · Public elementary · Grades K–3
312 students
Horace Mann School
Blue Island · Public other · Grades PK–PK
182 students
| Measure | Gordon School Posen, Illinois | Horace Mann School Blue Island, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1612 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #41205 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 312 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Posen | Blue Island |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Gordon School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 182.
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 Gordon School better than Horace Mann School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gordon School and Horace Mann School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Posen and Blue Island in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon School: 312. Horace Mann School: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon School and Horace Mann School rank in Illinois?
Gordon School is 1612th of 2,303 and Horace Mann School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).