Perry Elem School vs Washington Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perry Elem School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Washington Academy
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
721 students
| Measure | Perry Elem School Belvidere, Illinois | Washington Academy Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1933 of 2,303 | #1693 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45540 of 50,301 | #42271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 284 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 18.9).
- •Perry Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Perry Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Perry Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 70.5%).
- •Washington Academy does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 20.3).
- •Washington Academy is the larger school with 721 students compared with 284.
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 Perry Elem School better than Washington Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Academy ranks higher (24.1 vs 18.9 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 Perry Elem School and Washington Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Perry Elem School: 284. Washington Academy: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Perry Elem School and Washington Academy rank in Illinois?
Perry Elem School is 1933rd of 2,303 and Washington Academy is 1693rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).