Nelson Prairie School vs Nelson Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 161 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students
| Measure | Nelson Prairie School New Lenox, Illinois | Nelson Ridge School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 2,303 | #137 of 670 |
| National rank | #13304 of 50,301 | #4359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 388 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.7% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | New Lenox | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Prairie School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 65.1).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 13.7%).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.6).
- •Nelson Ridge School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 388.
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 Nelson Prairie School better than Nelson Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Prairie School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.1 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 Nelson Prairie School and Nelson Ridge School?
About 161 m in a straight line, between New Lenox and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nelson Prairie School: 388. Nelson Ridge School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nelson Prairie School and Nelson Ridge School rank in Illinois?
Nelson Prairie School is 353rd of 2,303 and Nelson Ridge School is 137th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).