Mason Elem School vs YCCS-CCA Academy HS
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.
Mason Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
241 students
YCCS-CCA Academy HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
124 students
| Measure | Mason Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-CCA Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2108 of 2,303 | #677 of 691 |
| National rank | #47649 of 50,301 | #16780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 241 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 62.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mason Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 6.9).
- •Mason Elem School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Mason Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Mason Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95% vs 99.2%).
- •Mason Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 62.0).
- •Mason Elem School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 124.
- •Mason Elem School is a public school while YCCS-CCA Academy HS is a charter 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 Mason Elem School better than YCCS-CCA Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Mason Elem School ranks higher (15.0 vs 6.9 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 Mason Elem School and YCCS-CCA Academy HS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mason Elem School: 241. YCCS-CCA Academy HS: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mason Elem School and YCCS-CCA Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Mason Elem School is 2108th of 2,303 and YCCS-CCA Academy HS is 677th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).