Norwood Park Elem School vs Taft High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
314 students
Taft High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,487 students
| Measure | Norwood Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Taft High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #193 of 2,303 | #221 of 691 |
| National rank | #8091 of 50,301 | #10112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 314 | 4,487 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 4,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 39% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 43.4).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 39%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 50.6%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.3).
- •Taft High School is the larger school with 4,487 students compared with 314.
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 Norwood Park Elem School better than Taft High School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Park Elem School ranks higher (74.8 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 Norwood Park Elem School and Taft High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood Park Elem School: 314. Taft High School: 4,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood Park Elem School and Taft High School rank in Illinois?
Norwood Park Elem School is 193rd of 2,303 and Taft High School is 221st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).