Top Rankings
Winthrop Harbor School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Winthrop Harbor School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winthrop Harbor School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
603 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winthrop Harbor School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#552 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
9%
17%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,640
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,547
$21,662
Best Winthrop Harbor School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2309 9th St
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 872-5438
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
North Prairie Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 North Ave
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096
(847) 731-3089
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop Harbor School District 1?
Winthrop Harbor School District 1 manages 2 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop Harbor School District 1?
Winthrop Harbor School District 1 is ranked #555 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor School District 1?
45% of Winthrop Harbor School District 1 students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winthrop Harbor School District 1?
Winthrop Harbor School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winthrop Harbor School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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