Monarcas Academy vs Sawyer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Monarcas Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
797 students
Sawyer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
885 students
| Measure | Monarcas Academy Chicago, Illinois | Sawyer Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1609 of 2,303 | #2198 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41149 of 50,301 | #48748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 797 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarcas Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 12.4).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 95.9%).
- •Monarcas Academy does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.5).
- •Sawyer Elem School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 797.
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 Monarcas Academy better than Sawyer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Monarcas Academy ranks higher (25.9 vs 12.4 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 Monarcas Academy and Sawyer Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Monarcas Academy: 797. Sawyer Elem School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Monarcas Academy and Sawyer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Monarcas Academy is 1609th of 2,303 and Sawyer Elem School is 2198th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).