Highland Elementary School vs Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
316 students
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
316 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Skokie, Illinois | Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #891 of 2,303 | #399 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26602 of 50,301 | #14606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 316 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Skokie | Cary |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 47.8).
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 47.5%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.6).
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 Highland Elementary School better than Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks higher (65.3 vs 47.8 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 Highland Elementary School and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Cary in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 316. Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center rank in Illinois?
Highland Elementary School is 891st of 2,303 and Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 399th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).