Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center vs Taft Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
316 students
Taft Primary School
Kankakee · Public elementary · Grades K–3
316 students
| Measure | Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center Cary, Illinois | Taft Primary School Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #399 of 2,303 | #1808 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14606 of 50,301 | #44061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 316 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 30% |
| Math proficiency | – | 30% |
| city | Cary | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 21.3).
- •Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 91.1%).
- •Taft Primary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
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 Knoll Early Childhood Center better than Taft Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center ranks higher (65.3 vs 21.3 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 Knoll Early Childhood Center and Taft Primary School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Cary and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center: 316. Taft Primary School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center and Taft Primary School rank in Illinois?
Oak Knoll Early Childhood Center is 399th of 2,303 and Taft Primary School is 1808th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).