Legal Prep Academy Charter HS vs Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
210 students
Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
203 students
| Measure | Legal Prep Academy Charter HS Chicago, Illinois | Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 691 | #1797 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16734 of 16,910 | #43930 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 210 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 7.9).
- •Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 97.6%).
- •Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.5).
- •Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is the larger school with 210 students compared with 203.
- •Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is a charter school while Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Legal Prep Academy Charter HS better than Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad ranks higher (21.5 vs 7.9 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 Legal Prep Academy Charter HS and Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS: 210. Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Legal Prep Academy Charter HS and Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad rank in Illinois?
Legal Prep Academy Charter HS is 673rd of 691 and Sumner Elem Math & Sci Comm Acad is 1797th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).