Madison Elem School vs Niles West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
609 students
Niles West High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,646 students
| Measure | Madison Elem School Skokie, Illinois | Niles West High School Skokie, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #462 of 2,303 | #125 of 691 |
| National rank | #16393 of 50,301 | #7835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 609 | 2,646 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 2,646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 46% |
| Math proficiency | – | 48% |
| city | Skokie | Skokie |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 52.1).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.4).
- •Niles West High School is the larger school with 2,646 students compared with 609.
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 Niles West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elem School ranks higher (62.6 vs 52.1 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 Niles West High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Skokie and Skokie in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elem School: 609. Niles West High School: 2,646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elem School and Niles West High School rank in Illinois?
Madison Elem School is 462nd of 2,303 and Niles West High School is 125th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).