Top Rankings
Ridgeland SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,352 students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ridgeland SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,352 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
181 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Ridgeland SD 122 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
#592 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
107 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
5%
6%
# Hispanic Students
859 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
28%
# Black Students
129 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
1,227 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
174
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
233
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
246
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
280
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
240
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
217
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
220
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
273
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
240
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 $19,460 in this school district is less 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 $18,854 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,460
$21,964
Spending / Student
$18,854
$21,218
Best Ridgeland SD 122 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
George W Lieb Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Pembroke Ln
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #55.
Simmons Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,352 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District is ranked #574 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
52% of Ridgeland SD 122 School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgeland SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,854 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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