Top Rankings
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 603 students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
603 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#510 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
35%
28%
% Black
9%
16%
% 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 $21,990. 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 $21,244. 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
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,547
$21,244
Best Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District Public Schools (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District manages 2 public schools serving 603 students.
What is the rank of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District is ranked #505 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District?
45% of Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District 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 SD 1 School District?
Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winthrop Harbor SD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,547 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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