Oak Terrace Elem School vs Wayne Thomas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 969 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Terrace Elem School
Highwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Oak Terrace Elem School Highwood, Illinois | Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #785 of 2,303 | #792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24146 of 50,301 | #24368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Highwood | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.5 vs 51.2).
- •Wayne Thomas Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Wayne Thomas Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Oak Terrace Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.6).
- •Oak Terrace Elem School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 449.
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 Terrace Elem School better than Wayne Thomas Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Oak Terrace Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School?
About 969 m in a straight line, between Highwood and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Terrace Elem School: 494. Wayne Thomas Elem School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Terrace Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Oak Terrace Elem School is 785th of 2,303 and Wayne Thomas Elem School is 792nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).