Highlands Elem School vs Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
Prairie Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School Naperville, Illinois | Prairie Elem School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #29 of 2,303 | #73 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1671 of 50,301 | #3648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 510 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Naperville | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 82.5).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 74%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 8.3%).
- •Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.5).
- •Prairie Elem School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 510.
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 Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (86.9 vs 82.5 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 Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 510. Prairie Elem School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 29th of 2,303 and Prairie Elem School is 73rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).