Best Schools in University Park, IL
University Park, IL has 15 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,133 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 11%, so schools in University Park meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University Park, IL
The top high schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crete-monee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1493 Students
2. Bloom Trail High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloom Twp Hsd 206 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1227 Students
3. Rich Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rich Twp Hsd 227 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2487 Students
Best Middle Schools in University Park, IL
The top middle schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Columbia Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steger Sd 194 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 616 Students
2. Crete-monee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University Park, IL
The top elementary schools in University Park, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
2. Illinois School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 335 Students
3. Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 268 Students
4. Matteson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Matteson Esd 162 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 392 Students
5. Steger Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steger Sd 194 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 446 Students
6. Crete Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
7. Balmoral Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 440 Students
8. Talala Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crete Monee Cusd 201u • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
9. Faith Movers Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faith Movers Academy • Private • Grades KG • 49 Students
10. Steger Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steger Sd 194 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University Park, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University Park, IL has a total population of 7,585 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University Park, 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 University Park, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University Park, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University Park, 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 University Park, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University Park, IL
How many schools are in University Park, IL?
University Park, IL has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,133 students in total.
How do schools in University Park perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in University Park score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 11%, so on average schools in University Park meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University Park?
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: 30%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 14%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in University Park
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.