Grayslake Central High School vs Prairie Crossing Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Grayslake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
433 students
| Measure | Grayslake Central High School Grayslake, Illinois | Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 691 | #527 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5674 of 16,910 | #18289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,375 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 57% |
| city | Grayslake | Grayslake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (60.5 vs 59.9).
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Grayslake Central High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Grayslake Central High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Grayslake Central High School is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 433.
- •Grayslake Central High School is a public school while Prairie Crossing Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grayslake Central High School better than Prairie Crossing Charter 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 Grayslake Central High School and Prairie Crossing Charter School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Grayslake and Grayslake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayslake Central High School: 1,375. Prairie Crossing Charter School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayslake Central High School and Prairie Crossing Charter School rank in Illinois?
Grayslake Central High School is 68th of 691 and Prairie Crossing Charter School is 527th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).