Oakland Elementary School vs Peter J Palombi School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakland Elementary School
Lake Villa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students
Peter J Palombi School
Lake Villa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
844 students
| Measure | Oakland Elementary School Lake Villa, Illinois | Peter J Palombi School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #541 of 2,303 | #352 of 670 |
| National rank | #18598 of 50,301 | #9410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 515 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 515 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 28% |
| city | Lake Villa | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 41.9).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Peter J Palombi School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 45.3%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.8).
- •Peter J Palombi School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 515.
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 Oakland Elementary School better than Peter J Palombi School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary School ranks higher (59.4 vs 41.9 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 Oakland Elementary School and Peter J Palombi School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lake Villa and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakland Elementary School: 515. Peter J Palombi School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakland Elementary School and Peter J Palombi School rank in Illinois?
Oakland Elementary School is 541st of 2,303 and Peter J Palombi School is 352nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).