McKenzie Elem School vs Willard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenzie Elem School
Wilmette · Public elementary · Grades K–4
461 students
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | McKenzie Elem School Wilmette, Illinois | Willard Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #260 of 2,303 | #189 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10525 of 50,301 | #8046 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 461 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | Wilmette | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 71.1).
- •Willard Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •McKenzie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Willard Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.6).
- •McKenzie Elem School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 355.
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 McKenzie Elem School better than Willard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Willard Elem School ranks higher (74.9 vs 71.1 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 McKenzie Elem School and Willard Elem School?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Wilmette and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKenzie Elem School: 461. Willard Elem School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKenzie Elem School and Willard Elem School rank in Illinois?
McKenzie Elem School is 260th of 2,303 and Willard Elem School is 189th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).