Lake Zurich High School vs Seth Paine Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Seth Paine Elem School
Hawthorn Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich, Illinois | Seth Paine Elem School Hawthorn Woods, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 691 | #575 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4599 of 16,910 | #19614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,839 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 1,839 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 43% |
| city | Lake Zurich | Hawthorn Woods |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Zurich High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 58.0).
- •Lake Zurich High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 43%).
- •Lake Zurich High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Lake Zurich High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.6).
- •Lake Zurich High School is the larger school with 1,839 students compared with 495.
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 Seth Paine Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Zurich High School ranks higher (64.7 vs 58.0 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 Lake Zurich High School and Seth Paine Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich High School: 1,839. Seth Paine Elem School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich High School and Seth Paine Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich High School is 46th of 691 and Seth Paine Elem School is 575th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).