John Laidlaw Elem School vs Lyons Twp High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Lyons Twp High Sch
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,706 students
| Measure | John Laidlaw Elem School Western Springs, Illinois | Lyons Twp High Sch La Grange, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 2,303 | #31 of 691 |
| National rank | #3230 of 50,301 | #4062 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 380 | 3,706 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 3,706 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| city | Western Springs | La Grange |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Laidlaw Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 67.0).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •John Laidlaw Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •Lyons Twp High Sch is the larger school with 3,706 students compared with 380.
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 Laidlaw Elem School better than Lyons Twp High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), John Laidlaw Elem School ranks higher (83.3 vs 67.0 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 Laidlaw Elem School and Lyons Twp High Sch?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Western Springs and La Grange in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Laidlaw Elem School: 380. Lyons Twp High Sch: 3,706. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Laidlaw Elem School and Lyons Twp High Sch rank in Illinois?
John Laidlaw Elem School is 64th of 2,303 and Lyons Twp High Sch is 31st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).