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New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District

7 Happ Rd
Northfield, IL 60093-3411
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (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 2 public schools serving 3,740 students in New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District.
Public Schools in New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,740 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#3 out of 852 school districts
(Top 1%)
(20-21)
76%
28%
71%
30%
81%
50%
98%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
75%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $41,191 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $40,287 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$41,191
$21,990
Spending / Student
$40,287
$21,244

Best New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,792 students
Rank: #22.
New Trier Township H S Northfield
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 9
| 948 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,740 students.
What is the rank of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District is ranked #2 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) 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 overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (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 New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
75% of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $40,287 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 98% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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