Meadowview School vs Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadowview School
Grayslake · Public elementary · Grades K–4
351 students
Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
351 students
| Measure | Meadowview School Grayslake, Illinois | Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 2,303 | #1937 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3961 of 50,301 | #45603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 351 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 92.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| city | Grayslake | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadowview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 18.8).
- •Meadowview School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Meadowview School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 14%).
- •Meadowview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.4% vs 92.3%).
- •Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.5).
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 Meadowview School better than Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadowview School ranks higher (81.9 vs 18.8 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 Meadowview School and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Grayslake and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadowview School: 351. Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadowview School and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School rank in Illinois?
Meadowview School is 81st of 2,303 and Ryder Elem Math & Sci Spec School is 1937th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).