Highlands Elem School vs Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students
Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy
Markham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
102 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Hazel Crest, Illinois | Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy Markham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1895 of 2,303 | #1800 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45215 of 50,301 | #43987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 311 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.6% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Hazel Crest | Markham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 19.4).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.6% vs 98%).
- •Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 28.3).
- •Highlands Elem School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 102.
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 Highlands Elem School better than Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy ranks higher (21.4 vs 19.4 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 Highlands Elem School and Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hazel Crest and Markham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 311. Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 1895th of 2,303 and Prairie-Hills STEAM Academy is 1800th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).