Horace Mann Elem School vs Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,307 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park, Illinois | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 2,303 | #17 of 691 |
| National rank | #6645 of 50,301 | #2108 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 419 | 3,307 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 3,307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 18.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 59% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 75.2).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.3% vs 18.1%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the larger school with 3,307 students compared with 419.
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 Horace Mann Elem School better than Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elem School ranks higher (77.1 vs 75.2 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 Horace Mann Elem School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elem School: 419. Oak Park & River Forest High Sch: 3,307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elem School and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch rank in Illinois?
Horace Mann Elem School is 152nd of 2,303 and Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is 17th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).