Till Elem Math & Science Academy vs YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 578 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students
YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
122 students
| Measure | Till Elem Math & Science Academy Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2258 of 2,303 | #663 of 691 |
| National rank | #49589 of 50,301 | #16655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 61.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.5 vs 9.4).
- •Till Elem Math & Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 97%).
- •Till Elem Math & Science Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 61.0).
- •Till Elem Math & Science Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 122.
- •Till Elem Math & Science Academy is a public school while YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad is a charter 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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy better than YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad?
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 Till Elem Math & Science Academy and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad?
About 578 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Till Elem Math & Science Academy: 370. YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Till Elem Math & Science Academy and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad rank in Illinois?
Till Elem Math & Science Academy is 2258th of 2,303 and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad is 663rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).