McDade Elem Classical School vs Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDade Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
| Measure | McDade Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois | Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 2,303 | #1746 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4061 of 50,301 | #43238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 207 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDade Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 22.6).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 12%).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 17%).
- •McDade Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 72.7%).
- •Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 17.3).
- •Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C is the larger school with 216 students compared with 207.
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 McDade Elem Classical School better than Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C?
On the Success Index (US), McDade Elem Classical School ranks higher (81.7 vs 22.6 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 McDade Elem Classical School and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDade Elem Classical School: 207. Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDade Elem Classical School and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C rank in Illinois?
McDade Elem Classical School is 85th of 2,303 and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C is 1746th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).