Hefferan Elem School vs Legal Prep Academy Charter HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 396 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hefferan Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
210 students
| Measure | Hefferan Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Legal Prep Academy Charter HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1874 of 2,303 | #673 of 691 |
| National rank | #44964 of 50,301 | #16734 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hefferan Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 7.9).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 97.6%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 17.5).
- •Hefferan Elem School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 210.
- •Hefferan Elem School is a public school while Legal Prep Academy Charter 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 Hefferan Elem School better than Legal Prep Academy Charter HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hefferan Elem School ranks higher (19.8 vs 7.9 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 Hefferan Elem School and Legal Prep Academy Charter HS?
About 396 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hefferan Elem School: 214. Legal Prep Academy Charter HS: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hefferan Elem School and Legal Prep Academy Charter HS rank in Illinois?
Hefferan Elem School is 1874th of 2,303 and Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is 673rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).