Grayslake Middle School vs Prairie Crossing Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grayslake Middle School
Grayslake · Public middle · Grades 7–8
641 students
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Grayslake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
433 students
| Measure | Grayslake Middle School Grayslake, Illinois | Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 670 | #527 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5735 of 15,369 | #18289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 641 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 57% |
| city | Grayslake | Grayslake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 58.8).
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Grayslake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Grayslake Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.9).
- •Grayslake Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 433.
- •Grayslake Middle 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 Middle School better than Prairie Crossing Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks higher (59.9 vs 58.8 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 Grayslake Middle School and Prairie Crossing Charter School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Grayslake and Grayslake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grayslake Middle School: 641. Prairie Crossing Charter School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grayslake Middle School and Prairie Crossing Charter School rank in Illinois?
Grayslake Middle School is 183rd of 670 and Prairie Crossing Charter School is 527th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).