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CCSD 62 School District

777 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016-6251
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

CCSD 62 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,480 students in CCSD 62 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CCSD 62 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,480 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
442 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

CCSD 62 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#196 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
29%
28%
45%
30%
52%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.70
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
38%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,669 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,980 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,669
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,980
$21,244

Best CCSD 62 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Community School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1526 E Thacker St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1575
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 E Golf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1451
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
South Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 Everett Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Terrace Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
735 S Westgate Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1501
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Middle School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
123 N 8th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1503
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #77.
Algonquin Middle School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
767 E Algonquin Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1205
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
Forest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Plainfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1850 Plainfield Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1301
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1789 Rand Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 824-1399
Grades: K-5
| 558 students
Rank: #1111.
Orchard Place Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Maple St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1255
Grades: K-5
| 253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to CCSD 62 School District?
CCSD 62 School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,480 students.
What is the rank of CCSD 62 School District?
CCSD 62 School District is ranked #206 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CCSD 62 School District?
38% of CCSD 62 School District students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CCSD 62 School District?
CCSD 62 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CCSD 62 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,980 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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