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Best Schools in Western Springs, IL
Western Springs, IL has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 12,822 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Western Springs meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Western Springs, IL
The top high schools in Western Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hinsdale Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students
2. Lyons Twp High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyons Twp Hsd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3842 Students
3. Proviso West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Proviso Twp Hsd 209 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1868 Students
Best Middle Schools in Western Springs, IL
The top middle schools in Western Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hinsdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
2. Mcclure Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Springs Sd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 455 Students
3. Highlands Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lagrange Highlands Sd 106 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 426 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Western Springs, IL
The top elementary schools in Western Springs, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students
2. Field Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Springs Sd 101 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
3. Highlands Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lagrange Highlands Sd 106 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 555 Students
4. Forest Hills Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Springs Sd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
5. John Laidlaw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western Springs Sd 101 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 419 Students
6. Hillside Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillside Sd 93 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 462 Students
7. St John Of The Cross Parish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John Of The Cross Parish School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 567 Students
8. Montessori School Of Western Springs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montessori School Of Western Springs • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 32 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Western Springs, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Western Springs, IL has a total population of 13,911 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Western Springs, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Western Springs, 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 Western Springs, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Western Springs, IL
How many schools are in Western Springs, IL?
Western Springs, IL has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 12,822 students in total.
How do schools in Western Springs perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Western Springs score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Western Springs meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Western Springs?
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: 69%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 55%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 47%
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- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 45%
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Every school in Western Springs
4 of 4 schools in Western Springs carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Western Springs. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.