Best High Schools in Wadsworth, IL

High schools
3
Students
7,180
Avg actual
41%
Avg projected
31%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in Wadsworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Antioch Comm High School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Chsd 117 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students

2. Warren Township High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Warren Twp Hsd 121 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3758 Students

3. Zion-benton Twnshp Hi Sch

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2113 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wadsworth, IL

Middle schools
5
Students
4,221
Avg actual
39%
Avg projected
28%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top middle schools in Wadsworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Millburn Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Ccsd 24 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students

2. Antioch Upper Grade School

B-

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Antioch Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 902 Students

3. Woodland Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1668 Students

4. Viking School

D-

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gurnee Sd 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students

5. Beach Park Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wadsworth, IL

Elementary schools
11
Students
6,558
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Wadsworth, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Millburn Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Millburn Ccsd 24 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 709 Students

2. Hillcrest Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Antioch Ccsd 34 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students

3. Woodland Elementary

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 1425 Students

4. Woodland Intermediate Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 975 Students

5. Newport Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 251 Students

6. Oak Crest School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students

7. Prairie Trail School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gurnee Sd 56 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 419 Students

8. Kenneth Murphy School

D-

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students

9. St Patrick School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St Patrick School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 389 Students

10. Woodland Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 627 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wadsworth, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Wadsworth, IL has a total population of 5,073 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wadsworth, IL

17,959

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

47%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wadsworth, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

13.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.29 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

10.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wadsworth, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wadsworth, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,594 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Wadsworth, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Wadsworth, IL

How many schools are in Wadsworth, IL?

Wadsworth, IL has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 17,959 students in total.

How do schools in Wadsworth perform on state tests?

On average, 19 schools in Wadsworth score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Wadsworth don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wadsworth?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Wadsworth, IL

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Beach Park, IL

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Rosecrans, IL

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Zion, IL

  • Actual: 23%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Russell, IL

  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Old Mill Creek, IL

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 30%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Gurnee, IL

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 28%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Winthrop Harbor, IL

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waukegan, IL

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 17%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lindenhurst, IL

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 34%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Park City, IL

  • Actual: 29%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations

Every school in Wadsworth

Average SchoolGrade
D+
Meeting or exceeding expectations
50%
Exceeding
50%
Avg actual scores
27%
Avg projected
16%

2 of 2 schools in Wadsworth carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 1D: 1

All 2 public schools we grade in Wadsworth. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

All schools, A to Z (2)

Private schools (1)

Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.