North Barrington Elem School vs Wauconda Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Wauconda Grade School
Wauconda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | North Barrington Elem School North Barrington, Illinois | Wauconda Grade School Wauconda, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 2,303 | #1015 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4224 of 50,301 | #29700 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 432 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 28% |
| city | North Barrington | Wauconda |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Barrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 43.4).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 31%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 39.7%).
- •Wauconda Grade School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.3).
- •North Barrington Elem School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 421.
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 North Barrington Elem School better than Wauconda Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), North Barrington Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 43.4 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 North Barrington Elem School and Wauconda Grade School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between North Barrington and Wauconda in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Barrington Elem School: 432. Wauconda Grade School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Barrington Elem School and Wauconda Grade School rank in Illinois?
North Barrington Elem School is 89th of 2,303 and Wauconda Grade School is 1015th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).