Lakeview School vs North Prairie Jr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeview School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
North Prairie Jr High
Winthrop Harbor · Public middle · Grades 5–8
240 students
| Measure | Lakeview School Zion, Illinois | North Prairie Jr High Winthrop Harbor, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 2,303 | #262 of 670 |
| National rank | #31324 of 50,301 | #7595 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 249 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.7% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Zion | Winthrop Harbor |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Prairie Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 40.9).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 82.7%).
- •North Prairie Jr High does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Lakeview School is the larger school with 249 students compared with 240.
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 Lakeview School better than North Prairie Jr High?
On the Success Index (US), North Prairie Jr High ranks higher (50.3 vs 40.9 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 Lakeview School and North Prairie Jr High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Zion and Winthrop Harbor in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeview School: 249. North Prairie Jr High: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeview School and North Prairie Jr High rank in Illinois?
Lakeview School is 1084th of 2,303 and North Prairie Jr High is 262nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).