Top Rankings
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,609 students in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District are Oak Elementary School, Elm Elementary School and Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
3,609 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
303 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 852 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
627 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
17%
6%
# Hispanic Students
216 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
27%
# Black Students
28 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
2,427 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
306 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
92
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
283
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
390
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
385
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
365
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
387
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
415
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
435
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,101 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,101
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,023
$21,170
Best Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 319 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
The Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #55.
Walker School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #88.
Hinsdale Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,609 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District is ranked #7 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
67% of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,023 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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