Half Day School vs Meridian School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Half Day School
Lincolnshire · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
633 students
Meridian School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
702 students
| Measure | Half Day School Lincolnshire, Illinois | Meridian School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 2,303 | #201 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3278 of 50,301 | #8400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 633 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 633 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Lincolnshire | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Half Day School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 74.3).
- •Half Day School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Half Day School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Half Day School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.3).
- •Meridian School is the larger school with 702 students compared with 633.
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 Half Day School better than Meridian School?
On the Success Index (US), Half Day School ranks higher (83.2 vs 74.3 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 Half Day School and Meridian School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lincolnshire and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Half Day School: 633. Meridian School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Half Day School and Meridian School rank in Illinois?
Half Day School is 66th of 2,303 and Meridian School is 201st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).