Harvard Elem School vs YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
94 students
| Measure | Harvard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2260 of 2,303 | #651 of 691 |
| National rank | #49598 of 50,301 | #16539 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 335 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 89.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.9 vs 9.4).
- •Harvard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 5%).
- •YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.4% vs 93.4%).
- •Harvard Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.8).
- •Harvard Elem School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 94.
- •Harvard Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS 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 Harvard Elem School better than YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS?
On the Success Index (US), YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS ranks higher (10.9 vs 9.4 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 Harvard Elem School and YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Elem School: 335. YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Elem School and YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS rank in Illinois?
Harvard Elem School is 2260th of 2,303 and YCCS-Community Youth Dev Inst HS is 651st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).