Horace Mann Elem School vs Willard Elem School
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.
Horace Mann Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
Willard Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
327 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park, Illinois | Willard Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #152 of 2,303 | #131 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6645 of 50,301 | #5759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 419 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 62% |
| city | Oak Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 77.1).
- •Horace Mann Elem School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 62%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.0).
- •Horace Mann Elem School is the larger school with 419 students compared with 327.
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 Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elem School ranks higher (78.7 vs 77.1 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 Willard Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elem School: 419. Willard Elem School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elem School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Horace Mann Elem School is 152nd of 2,303 and Willard Elem School is 131st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).