Serving 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Grand Ridge School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grand Ridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grand Ridge School's student population of 215 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grand Ridge School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Ridge School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Ridge School's ranking?
Grand Ridge School is ranked #662 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Grand Ridge School often compared to?
Grand Ridge Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marseilles Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Grand Ridge School?
215 students attend Grand Ridge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Grand Ridge School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Ridge School?
Grand Ridge School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grand Ridge School offer ?
Grand Ridge School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Grand Ridge School part of?
Grand Ridge School is part of Grand Ridge CCSD 95 School District.
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