Navajo Heights Elem School vs Palos East Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Navajo Heights Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
174 students
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students
| Measure | Navajo Heights Elem School Palos Heights, Illinois | Palos East Elementary School Palos Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #655 of 2,303 | #261 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21334 of 50,301 | #10532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 174 | 705 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 705 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Palos Heights | Palos Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palos East Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 55.5).
- •Palos East Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Palos East Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.5).
- •Palos East Elementary School is the larger school with 705 students compared with 174.
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 Navajo Heights Elem School better than Palos East Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palos East Elementary School ranks higher (71.1 vs 55.5 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 Navajo Heights Elem School and Palos East Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Palos Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Navajo Heights Elem School: 174. Palos East Elementary School: 705. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Navajo Heights Elem School and Palos East Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Navajo Heights Elem School is 655th of 2,303 and Palos East Elementary School is 261st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).