Lincoln Elementary School vs Palatine High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
772 students
Palatine High School
Palatine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,535 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Palatine, Illinois | Palatine High School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1109 of 2,303 | #254 of 691 |
| National rank | #32129 of 50,301 | #10727 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 772 | 2,535 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 2,535 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palatine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 39.7).
- •Palatine High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Palatine High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 62%).
- •Palatine High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •Palatine High School is the larger school with 2,535 students compared with 772.
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 Lincoln Elementary School better than Palatine High School?
On the Success Index (US), Palatine High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 39.7 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 Lincoln Elementary School and Palatine High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 772. Palatine High School: 2,535. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Palatine High School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 1109th of 2,303 and Palatine High School is 254th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).