Best High Schools in Wilmington, IL

Wilmington, IL has 9 high schools with 7,981 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Wilmington score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Wilmington underperform expectations.

1. Lincoln-way Central High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lincoln Way Chsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1962 Students

2. Minooka Community High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Minooka Chsd 111 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2930 Students

3. Coal City High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 631 Students

4. Herscher High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students

5. Peotone High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 450 Students

6. Wilmington High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students

7. Manteno High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 637 Students

8. Reed-custer High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students

Best Middle Schools in Wilmington, IL

Wilmington, IL has 8 middle schools with 3,064 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Wilmington score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Wilmington meet expectations.

1. Wilmington Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students

2. Three Rivers School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 272 Students

3. Manhattan Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 570 Students

4. Manteno Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 553 Students

5. Reed-custer Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students

6. Limestone Middle Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students

7. Peotone Jr High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 294 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Wilmington, IL

Wilmington, IL has 9 elementary schools with 3,973 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Wilmington score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Wilmington meet expectations.

1. Coal City Intermediate School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 292 Students

2. L J Stevens Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 332 Students

3. Herscher Intermediate Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students

4. Reed-custer Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students

5. Pioneer Path

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Channahon Sd 17 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 252 Students

6. Manteno Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Manteno Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 696 Students

7. Wilson Creek Elem Sch

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Manhattan Sd 114 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 732 Students

8. Peotone Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peotone Cusd 207u • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 287 Students

9. Coal City Early Childhood Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Coal City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 413 Students

10. Bruning Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 239 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Wilmington, IL

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

Community Factors

Wilmington, IL has a total population of 9,731 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Wilmington, IL

15,018

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Wilmington, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.55 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wilmington, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,084 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

48 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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