John J Pershing Magnet Elementary vs Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 995 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
439 students
Wells Preparatory Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | John J Pershing Magnet Elementary Chicago, Illinois | Wells Preparatory Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1831 of 2,303 | #2021 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44464 of 50,301 | #46687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 439 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 16.9).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Wells Preparatory Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 83.1%).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.0).
- •John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 308.
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 John J Pershing Magnet Elementary better than Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), John J Pershing Magnet Elementary ranks higher (20.6 vs 16.9 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 John J Pershing Magnet Elementary and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy?
About 995 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary: 439. Wells Preparatory Elem Academy: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John J Pershing Magnet Elementary and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
John J Pershing Magnet Elementary is 1831st of 2,303 and Wells Preparatory Elem Academy is 2021st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).