Lake Zurich High School vs Spencer Loomis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich Β· Public high Β· Grades 9β12
1,839 students
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Hawthorn Woods Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
516 students
| Measure | Lake Zurich High School Lake Zurich, Illinois | Spencer Loomis Elementary School Hawthorn Woods, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #46 of 691 | #354 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4599 of 16,910 | #13325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9β12 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 1,839 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 1,839 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| city | Lake Zurich | Hawthorn Woods |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Spencer Loomis Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 64.7).
- β’Lake Zurich High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- β’Lake Zurich High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- β’Lake Zurich High School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.1).
- β’Lake Zurich High School is the larger school with 1,839 students compared with 516.
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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Loomis Elementary School ranks higher (67.2 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 Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Zurich High School: 1,839. Spencer Loomis Elementary School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Zurich High School and Spencer Loomis Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lake Zurich High School is 46th of 691 and Spencer Loomis Elementary School is 354th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).