Top Rankings
North Palos SD 117 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,400 students in North Palos SD 117 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Palos SD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
3,400 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
North Palos SD 117 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#56 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)44%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.68
# American Indian Students
39 Students
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
113 Students
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
480 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
27%
# Black Students
145 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
4%
17%
# White Students
2,457 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
72%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
242
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
309
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
359
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
347
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
351
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
316
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
344
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
330
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
405
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
397
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,434 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,927 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,434
$22,162
Spending / Student
$16,927
$21,409
Best North Palos SD 117 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
H H Conrady Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7950 W 97th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 1,130 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8791 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Grades: 2-5
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9045 S 88th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Grades: 2-5
| 684 students
Rank: n/an/a
7840 W 92nd St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Grades: PK-1
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Grades: PK-1
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,400 students.
What is the rank of North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District is ranked #52 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Palos SD 117 School District?
72% of North Palos SD 117 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Palos SD 117 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,927 is less than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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