Oak Crest School vs Prairie Trail School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Crest School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Prairie Trail School
Wadsworth · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
454 students
| Measure | Oak Crest School Beach Park, Illinois | Prairie Trail School Wadsworth, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1275 of 2,303 | #1578 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35292 of 50,301 | #40672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 308 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.9% | 59% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Beach Park | Wadsworth |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Crest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 26.6).
- •Oak Crest School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 59%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.2).
- •Prairie Trail School is the larger school with 454 students compared with 308.
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 Oak Crest School better than Prairie Trail School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Crest School ranks higher (35.0 vs 26.6 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 Oak Crest School and Prairie Trail School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Beach Park and Wadsworth in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Crest School: 308. Prairie Trail School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Crest School and Prairie Trail School rank in Illinois?
Oak Crest School is 1275th of 2,303 and Prairie Trail School is 1578th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).