Portage Park Elem School vs Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 737 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Portage Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
Rickover Naval Academy High Schl
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
527 students
| Measure | Portage Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Rickover Naval Academy High Schl Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1509 of 2,303 | #521 of 691 |
| National rank | #39355 of 50,301 | #14786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 933 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 933 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 22.9).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Rickover Naval Academy High Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 66.9%).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.0).
- •Portage Park Elem School is the larger school with 933 students compared with 527.
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 Portage Park Elem School better than Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Park Elem School ranks higher (28.8 vs 22.9 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 Portage Park Elem School and Rickover Naval Academy High Schl?
About 737 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Portage Park Elem School: 933. Rickover Naval Academy High Schl: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Portage Park Elem School and Rickover Naval Academy High Schl rank in Illinois?
Portage Park Elem School is 1509th of 2,303 and Rickover Naval Academy High Schl is 521st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).