Prospect Elem School vs South School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prospect Elem School
Clarendon Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
South School
Westmont · Public other · Grades PK–PK
53 students
| Measure | Prospect Elem School Clarendon Hills, Illinois | South School Westmont, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #9 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #651 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 302 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 80% | – |
| city | Clarendon Hills | Westmont |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prospect Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.7).
- •Prospect Elem School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 53.
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 Prospect Elem School better than South School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Prospect Elem School and South School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Clarendon Hills and Westmont in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prospect Elem School: 302. South School: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prospect Elem School and South School rank in Illinois?
Prospect Elem School is 9th of 2,303 and South School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).