Oswego High School vs Prairie Point Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oswego High School
Oswego · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,870 students
Prairie Point Elem School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
455 students
| Measure | Oswego High School Oswego, Illinois | Prairie Point Elem School Oswego, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #126 of 691 | #634 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7837 of 16,910 | #20918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,870 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 2,870 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Oswego | Oswego |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Point Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 52.1).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 30.5%).
- •Prairie Point Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.9).
- •Oswego High School is the larger school with 2,870 students compared with 455.
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 Oswego High School better than Prairie Point Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Point Elem School ranks higher (56.1 vs 52.1 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 Oswego High School and Prairie Point Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Oswego in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oswego High School: 2,870. Prairie Point Elem School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oswego High School and Prairie Point Elem School rank in Illinois?
Oswego High School is 126th of 691 and Prairie Point Elem School is 634th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).