Steger Primary Center vs Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steger Primary Center
South Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
396 students
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Steger Primary Center South Chicago Heights, Illinois | Washington-McKinley Elem Sch Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1183 of 2,303 | #1998 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33547 of 50,301 | #46510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 21% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | South Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steger Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 17.2).
- •Steger Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 98.3%).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.9).
- •Steger Primary Center is the larger school with 396 students compared with 286.
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 Steger Primary Center better than Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Steger Primary Center ranks higher (37.7 vs 17.2 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 Steger Primary Center and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between South Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steger Primary Center: 396. Washington-McKinley Elem Sch: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steger Primary Center and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Steger Primary Center is 1183rd of 2,303 and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is 1998th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).