Horizon Science Acad-Belmont vs Lyon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–10
785 students
Lyon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
988 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Acad-Belmont Chicago, Illinois | Lyon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1534 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #39867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 785 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 785 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyon Elem School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 32%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 84.3%).
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.5).
- •Lyon Elem School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 785.
- •Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is a charter school while Lyon Elem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Horizon Science Acad-Belmont better than Lyon Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Science Acad-Belmont and Lyon Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont: 785. Lyon Elem School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Acad-Belmont and Lyon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Horizon Science Acad-Belmont is unranked and Lyon Elem School is 1534th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).