Palatine High School vs Virginia Lake Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 560 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palatine High School
Palatine · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,535 students
Virginia Lake Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Palatine High School Palatine, Illinois | Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 691 | #1467 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10727 of 16,910 | #38653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,535 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 2,535 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Palatine | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palatine High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 29.9).
- •Palatine High School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Palatine High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 62%).
- •Palatine High School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.3).
- •Palatine High School is the larger school with 2,535 students compared with 717.
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 Palatine High School better than Virginia Lake Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Palatine High School ranks higher (41.0 vs 29.9 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 Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elem School?
About 560 m in a straight line, between Palatine and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palatine High School: 2,535. Virginia Lake Elem School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elem School rank in Illinois?
Palatine High School is 254th of 691 and Virginia Lake Elem School is 1467th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).