Hillcrest Elementary School vs Oakland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary School
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
614 students
Oakland Elementary School
Lake Villa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary School Antioch, Illinois | Oakland Elementary School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #151 of 2,303 | #541 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6642 of 50,301 | #18598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 614 | 515 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 515 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 25.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 39% |
| Math proficiency | – | 50% |
| city | Antioch | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 59.4).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 34.2%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.5).
- •Hillcrest Elementary School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 515.
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 Hillcrest Elementary School better than Oakland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary School ranks higher (77.1 vs 59.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Antioch and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary School: 614. Oakland Elementary School: 515. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elementary School is 151st of 2,303 and Oakland Elementary School is 541st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).