Kershaw Elem School vs Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 802 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kershaw Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
226 students
Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
87 students
| Measure | Kershaw Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1912 of 2,303 | #630 of 691 |
| National rank | #45354 of 50,301 | #16287 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 226 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kershaw Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 13.5).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 92%).
- •Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.0).
- •Kershaw Elem School is the larger school with 226 students compared with 87.
- •Kershaw Elem School is a public school while Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kershaw Elem School better than Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?
On the Success Index (US), Kershaw Elem School ranks higher (19.2 vs 13.5 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 Kershaw Elem School and Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS?
About 802 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kershaw Elem School: 226. Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kershaw Elem School and Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS rank in Illinois?
Kershaw Elem School is 1912th of 2,303 and Urban Prep Chtr Acad Englewood HS is 630th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).