Mount Vernon Elem School vs Sunny Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Vernon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
Sunny Hill Elem School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
| Measure | Mount Vernon Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Sunny Hill Elem School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1805 of 2,303 | #1706 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44042 of 50,301 | #42463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 245 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 245 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunny Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 21.3).
- •Sunny Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Sunny Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Mount Vernon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 87.8%).
- •Sunny Hill Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.7).
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 Mount Vernon Elem School better than Sunny Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunny Hill Elem School ranks higher (23.8 vs 21.3 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 Mount Vernon Elem School and Sunny Hill Elem School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Vernon Elem School: 245. Sunny Hill Elem School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Vernon Elem School and Sunny Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Mount Vernon Elem School is 1805th of 2,303 and Sunny Hill Elem School is 1706th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).