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Best Schools in Summit, IL
Summit, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 12,212 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Summit exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Summit, IL
The top high schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyons Twp High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3842 Students
2. Argo Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argo Chsd 217 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students
3. J Sterling Morton West High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
J S Morton Hsd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3533 Students
Best Middle Schools in Summit, IL
The top middle schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wm F Gurrie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 288 Students
2. Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 132 Students
3. Heritage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
4. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 688 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Summit, IL
The top elementary schools in Summit, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hodgkins Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Grange Sd 105 South • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
2. Walsh Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 222 Students
3. Costello School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 257 Students
4. W W Walker Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 168 Students
5. Otis P Graves Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summit Sd 104 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 465 Students
6. Peckwas Preparatory Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peckwas Preparatory Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Summit, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Summit, IL has a total population of 11,161 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Summit, 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 Summit, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Summit, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Summit, 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 Summit, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Summit, IL
How many schools are in Summit, IL?
Summit, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 12,212 students in total.
How do schools in Summit perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Summit score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Summit exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Summit?
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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Every school in Summit
5 of 5 schools in Summit carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 2D: 2
All 5 public schools we grade in Summit. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.