Lake Zurich High School vs Sarah Adams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Lake Zurich · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich, Illinois | Sarah Adams Elementary School Lake Zurich, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 691 | #202 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4599 of 16,910 | #8413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,839 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 1,839 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Lake Zurich | Lake Zurich |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sarah Adams Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 64.7).
- •Lake Zurich High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Sarah Adams Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Sarah Adams Elementary 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 429.
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 Sarah Adams Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sarah Adams Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 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 Sarah Adams Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and Lake Zurich in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich High School: 1,839. Sarah Adams Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich High School and Sarah Adams Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich High School is 46th of 691 and Sarah Adams Elementary School is 202nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).