J W Riley Elem School vs Joyce Kilmer 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.
J W Riley Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students
Joyce Kilmer Elem School
Buffalo Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
| Measure | J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Joyce Kilmer Elem School Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 2,303 | #1518 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18650 of 50,301 | #39527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 590 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 590 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Buffalo Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J W Riley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 28.5).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 71.2%).
- •J W Riley Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.7).
- •Joyce Kilmer Elem School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 319.
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 J W Riley Elem School better than Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J W Riley Elem School ranks higher (59.3 vs 28.5 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 J W Riley Elem School and Joyce Kilmer Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Riley Elem School: 319. Joyce Kilmer Elem School: 590. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Riley Elem School and Joyce Kilmer Elem School rank in Illinois?
J W Riley Elem School is 544th of 2,303 and Joyce Kilmer Elem School is 1518th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).