Oak Park & River Forest High Sch vs Whittier Elem 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.
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch
Oak Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,307 students
Whittier Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students
| Measure | Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 691 | #615 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2108 of 16,910 | #20490 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 3,307 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 3,307 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 42% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 56.7).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on math proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 20.7%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.7).
- •Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the larger school with 3,307 students compared with 386.
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 Park & River Forest High Sch better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Park & River Forest High Sch ranks higher (75.2 vs 56.7 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 Park & River Forest High Sch and Whittier Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch: 3,307. Whittier Elem School: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Park & River Forest High Sch and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is 17th of 691 and Whittier Elem School is 615th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).