John S Clark Elem School vs Oak Crest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John S Clark Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
Oak Crest School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | John S Clark Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Oak Crest School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1079 of 2,303 | #1275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31210 of 50,301 | #35292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 262 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S Clark Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 35.0).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 67.9%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.9).
- •Oak Crest School is the larger school with 308 students compared with 262.
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 S Clark Elem School better than Oak Crest School?
On the Success Index (US), John S Clark Elem School ranks higher (41.1 vs 35.0 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 S Clark Elem School and Oak Crest School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John S Clark Elem School: 262. Oak Crest School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John S Clark Elem School and Oak Crest School rank in Illinois?
John S Clark Elem School is 1079th of 2,303 and Oak Crest School is 1275th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).