Mays Elem Academy vs Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep
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.
Mays Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
529 students
| Measure | Mays Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2146 of 2,303 | #643 of 691 |
| National rank | #48072 of 50,301 | #16394 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 277 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mays Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 12.5).
- •Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 91.7%).
- •Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 18.5).
- •Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep is the larger school with 529 students compared with 277.
- •Mays Elem Academy is a public school while Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep 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 Mays Elem Academy better than Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Mays Elem Academy ranks higher (14.1 vs 12.5 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 Mays Elem Academy and Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mays Elem Academy: 277. Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mays Elem Academy and Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep rank in Illinois?
Mays Elem Academy is 2146th of 2,303 and Noble St Chtr-Johnson Colg Prep is 643rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).