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Chicago Heights SD 170 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,655 students in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
11 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,655 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
201 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#640 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,695 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
64%
28%
# Black Students
844 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
32%
16%
# White Students
81 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
3%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
28 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
188
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
251
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
281
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
261
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
266
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
281
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
277
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
276
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
308
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,349 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,315 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$73 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,349
$21,964
Spending / Student
$27,315
$21,218
Best Chicago Heights SD 170 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Grades: PK-5
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
U S Grant Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Grades: PK-5
| 155 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Kennedy Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington-mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #88.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Sunnyside Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #99.
Garfield Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Grades: PK-5
| 219 students
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
422 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Grades: PK-5
| 161 students
Rank: n/an/a
828 Willow Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-0008
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,655 students.
What is the rank of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District is ranked #631 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
64% of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago Heights SD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,315 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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