Lyon Elem School vs Steinmetz College Prep HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 672 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
988 students
Steinmetz College Prep HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,230 students
| Measure | Lyon Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Steinmetz College Prep HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1534 of 2,303 | #626 of 691 |
| National rank | #39867 of 50,301 | #16235 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 988 | 1,230 |
| Enrollment | 988 | 1,230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 13.9).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 87.6%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.0).
- •Steinmetz College Prep HS is the larger school with 1,230 students compared with 988.
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 Lyon Elem School better than Steinmetz College Prep HS?
On the Success Index (US), Lyon Elem School ranks higher (27.9 vs 13.9 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 Lyon Elem School and Steinmetz College Prep HS?
About 672 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyon Elem School: 988. Steinmetz College Prep HS: 1,230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyon Elem School and Steinmetz College Prep HS rank in Illinois?
Lyon Elem School is 1534th of 2,303 and Steinmetz College Prep HS is 626th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).