Indian Hill Elem School vs Peter J Palombi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Hill Elem School
Round Lake Heights · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
529 students
Peter J Palombi School
Lake Villa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Indian Hill Elem School Round Lake Heights, Illinois | Peter J Palombi School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1914 of 2,303 | #352 of 670 |
| National rank | #45396 of 50,301 | #9410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 529 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 529 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 28% |
| city | Round Lake Heights | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peter J Palombi School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 19.1).
- •Peter J Palombi School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 13%).
- •Peter J Palombi School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Peter J Palombi School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 84.5%).
- •Indian Hill Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Peter J Palombi School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 529.
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 Indian Hill Elem School better than Peter J Palombi School?
On the Success Index (US), Peter J Palombi School ranks higher (41.9 vs 19.1 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 Indian Hill Elem School and Peter J Palombi School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Round Lake Heights and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Hill Elem School: 529. Peter J Palombi School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Hill Elem School and Peter J Palombi School rank in Illinois?
Indian Hill Elem School is 1914th of 2,303 and Peter J Palombi School is 352nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).