Pasteur Elem School vs YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership
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.
Pasteur Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
620 students
YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
100 students
| Measure | Pasteur Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1645 of 2,303 | #659 of 691 |
| National rank | #41661 of 50,301 | #16603 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 620 | 100 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pasteur Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 10.0).
- •Pasteur Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •Pasteur Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 86.1%).
- •Pasteur Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 25.0).
- •Pasteur Elem School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 100.
- •Pasteur Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pasteur Elem School better than YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Pasteur Elem School ranks higher (25.1 vs 10.0 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 Pasteur Elem School and YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pasteur Elem School: 620. YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership: 100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pasteur Elem School and YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership rank in Illinois?
Pasteur Elem School is 1645th of 2,303 and YCCS-Youth Connection Leadership is 659th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).