Lake Zurich High School vs North Barrington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,839 students
North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich, Illinois | North Barrington Elem School North Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #46 of 691 | #89 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4599 of 16,910 | #4224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,839 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 1,839 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Lake Zurich | North Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Barrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 64.7).
- •Lake Zurich High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Lake Zurich High School is the larger school with 1,839 students compared with 432.
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 Lake Zurich High School better than North Barrington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North Barrington Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 64.7 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 Lake Zurich High School and North Barrington Elem School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and North Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich High School: 1,839. North Barrington Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich High School and North Barrington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich High School is 46th of 691 and North Barrington Elem School is 89th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).