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Best Schools in Hinckley, IL
Hinckley, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 4,883 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Hinckley exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hinckley, IL
The top high schools in Hinckley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaneland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
2. Somonauk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
3. Hinckley-big Rock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
4. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hinckley, IL
The top middle schools in Hinckley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somonauk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Kaneland Harter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. Hinckley-big Rock Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 152 Students
4. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hinckley, IL
The top elementary schools in Hinckley, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
2. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
3. Hinckley-big Rock Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 337 Students
4. James R Wood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 279 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hinckley, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hinckley, IL has a total population of 2,640 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hinckley, 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 Hinckley, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.10 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hinckley, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hinckley, 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 Hinckley, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hinckley, IL
How many schools are in Hinckley, IL?
Hinckley, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 4,883 students in total.
How do schools in Hinckley perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Hinckley score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Hinckley exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hinckley?
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: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Hinckley
2 of 2 schools in Hinckley carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 2 public schools we grade in Hinckley. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.