Phoenix Military Academy HS vs Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoenix Military Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
372 students
Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
423 students
| Measure | Phoenix Military Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #532 of 691 | #1486 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15002 of 16,910 | #39088 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 372 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.4% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 21.7).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 87.4%).
- •Phoenix Military Academy HS does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.6).
- •Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl is the larger school with 423 students compared with 372.
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 Phoenix Military Academy HS better than Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl ranks higher (29.2 vs 21.7 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 Phoenix Military Academy HS and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoenix Military Academy HS: 372. Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoenix Military Academy HS and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl rank in Illinois?
Phoenix Military Academy HS is 532nd of 691 and Suder Montessori Elem Magnet Schl is 1486th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).