Best Schools in Whitaker, IL
Whitaker, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,556 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Whitaker greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whitaker, IL
The top high schools in Whitaker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grant Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Park Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 150 Students
2. Manteno High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 637 Students
3. Peotone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whitaker, IL
The top middle schools in Whitaker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Peotone Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students
2. Manteno Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 553 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whitaker, IL
The top elementary schools in Whitaker, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Manteno Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 696 Students
2. Grant Park Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Park Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 304 Students
3. Peotone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 287 Students
4. Peotone Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whitaker, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whitaker, IL has a total population of 478 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whitaker, 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 Whitaker, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whitaker, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whitaker, 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 Whitaker, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whitaker, IL
How many schools are in Whitaker, IL?
Whitaker, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,556 students in total.
How do schools in Whitaker perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Whitaker score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Whitaker greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whitaker?
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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