Mather High School vs Peterson Elem 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.
Mather High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
Peterson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
913 students
| Measure | Mather High School Chicago, Illinois | Peterson Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 691 | #1453 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14965 of 16,910 | #38352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,777 | 913 |
| Enrollment | 1,777 | 913 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peterson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.3 vs 21.9).
- •Peterson Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Peterson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Peterson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 78.4%).
- •Mather High School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 15.0).
- •Mather High School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 913.
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 Mather High School better than Peterson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Peterson Elem School ranks higher (30.3 vs 21.9 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 Mather High School and Peterson Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mather High School: 1,777. Peterson Elem School: 913. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mather High School and Peterson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Mather High School is 530th of 691 and Peterson Elem School is 1453rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).