Ivy Hall Elementary School vs Prairie Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
482 students
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
453 students
| Measure | Ivy Hall Elementary School Buffalo Grove, Illinois | Prairie Elementary School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #52 of 2,303 | #79 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2759 of 50,301 | #3799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 482 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| city | Buffalo Grove | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ivy Hall Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 82.2).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Prairie Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 69%).
- •Ivy Hall Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Ivy Hall Elementary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 453.
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 Ivy Hall Elementary School better than Prairie Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ivy Hall Elementary School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.2 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 Ivy Hall Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Buffalo Grove and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ivy Hall Elementary School: 482. Prairie Elementary School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ivy Hall Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ivy Hall Elementary School is 52nd of 2,303 and Prairie Elementary School is 79th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).