May Whitney Elem School vs North Barrington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
May Whitney Elem School
Lake Zurich · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students
North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
| Measure | May Whitney Elem School Lake Zurich, Illinois | North Barrington Elem School North Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #423 of 2,303 | #89 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15117 of 50,301 | #4224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 677 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 10.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 58% |
| city | Lake Zurich | North Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Barrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 64.5).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 45%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 27.8%).
- •May Whitney Elem School is the larger school with 677 students compared with 432.
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 May Whitney Elem School better than North Barrington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), North Barrington Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 64.5 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 May Whitney Elem School and North Barrington Elem School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Zurich and North Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
May Whitney Elem School: 677. North Barrington Elem School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do May Whitney Elem School and North Barrington Elem School rank in Illinois?
May Whitney Elem School is 423rd of 2,303 and North Barrington Elem School is 89th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).