For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Winthrop Harbor, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL are Westfield School and North Prairie Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winthrop Harbor, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winthrop Harbor have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westfield School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2309 9th St
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #22.
North Prairie Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Winthrop Harbor, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
628 College Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5414
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5414
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Winthrop Harbor, IL include Westfield School and North Prairie Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Winthrop Harbor?
2 public schools are located in Winthrop Harbor.
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor?
Winthrop Harbor public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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