Highland Elementary School vs Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Skokie, Illinois | Willard Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #891 of 2,303 | #189 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26602 of 50,301 | #8046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 316 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.5% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| city | Skokie | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 47.8).
- •Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.5% vs 47.5%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •Willard Elem School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 316.
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 Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elem School ranks higher (74.9 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 Willard Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 316. Willard Elem School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highland Elementary School is 891st of 2,303 and Willard Elem School is 189th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).