KIPP One Academy vs Piccolo Elem Specialty School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 831 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP One Academy
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
996 students
Piccolo Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students
| Measure | KIPP One Academy Chicago, Illinois | Piccolo Elem Specialty School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2254 of 2,303 | #1994 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49531 of 50,301 | #46492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 996 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 996 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 124.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piccolo Elem Specialty School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.2 vs 9.7).
- •KIPP One Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •KIPP One Academy does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Piccolo Elem Specialty School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 97.2%).
- •Piccolo Elem Specialty School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 124.5).
- •KIPP One Academy is the larger school with 996 students compared with 643.
- •KIPP One Academy is a charter school while Piccolo Elem Specialty School is a public 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 KIPP One Academy better than Piccolo Elem Specialty School?
On the Success Index (US), Piccolo Elem Specialty School ranks higher (17.2 vs 9.7 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 KIPP One Academy and Piccolo Elem Specialty School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP One Academy: 996. Piccolo Elem Specialty School: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP One Academy and Piccolo Elem Specialty School rank in Illinois?
KIPP One Academy is 2254th of 2,303 and Piccolo Elem Specialty School is 1994th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).