Prairie Crossing Charter School vs Woodland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Grayslake · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
433 students
Woodland Elementary
Gages Lake · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
1,386 students
| Measure | Prairie Crossing Charter School Grayslake, Illinois | Woodland Elementary Gages Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #527 of 2,303 | #636 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18289 of 50,301 | #20938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 433 | 1,386 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Grayslake | Gages Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.9 vs 56.1).
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 43%).
- •Woodland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.9).
- •Woodland Elementary is the larger school with 1,386 students compared with 433.
- •Prairie Crossing Charter School is a charter school while Woodland Elementary is a public 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 Prairie Crossing Charter School better than Woodland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks higher (59.9 vs 56.1 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 Prairie Crossing Charter School and Woodland Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Grayslake and Gages Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Crossing Charter School: 433. Woodland Elementary: 1,386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Crossing Charter School and Woodland Elementary rank in Illinois?
Prairie Crossing Charter School is 527th of 2,303 and Woodland Elementary is 636th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).