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Best Schools in Elwood, IL
Elwood, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,851 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Elwood greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Elwood, IL
The top high schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Way West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1994 Students
2. Wilmington High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
3. Joliet Central High School
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Projected Test Scores
Joliet Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3377 Students
Best Middle Schools in Elwood, IL
The top middle schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manhattan Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students
2. Nelson Ridge School
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New Lenox Sd 122 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 470 Students
3. Wilmington Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Elwood, IL
The top elementary schools in Elwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna Mcdonald Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 579 Students
2. Union Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Union Sd 81 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 115 Students
3. Elwood C C School
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Projected Test Scores
Elwood Ccsd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
4. L J Stevens Intermediate School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 332 Students
5. Laraway School
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Projected Test Scores
Laraway Ccsd 70c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 437 Students
6. Wilson Creek Elem Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 732 Students
7. Bruning Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Elwood, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Elwood, IL has a total population of 3,863 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Elwood, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Elwood, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Elwood, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Elwood, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Elwood, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Elwood, IL
How many schools are in Elwood, IL?
Elwood, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,851 students in total.
How do schools in Elwood perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Elwood score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Elwood greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Elwood?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Elwood
1 of 1 schools in Elwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Elwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.