Madison Elem School vs Prairie Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
| Measure | Madison Elem School Hinsdale, Illinois | Prairie Central Elem School Fairbury, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 2,303 | #803 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #1715 of 50,301 | #24553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 2–4 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 36% |
| city | Hinsdale | Fairbury |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.8 vs 50.9).
- •Madison Elem School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
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 Madison Elem School better than Prairie Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elem School ranks higher (86.8 vs 50.9 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 Madison Elem School and Prairie Central Elem School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Hinsdale and Fairbury in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elem School: 367. Prairie Central Elem School: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elem School and Prairie Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Madison Elem School is 32nd of 2,303 and Prairie Central Elem School is 803rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).