For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,853 students in 60548, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 60548, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60548, IL are Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60548 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60548, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60548, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Grades: PK-3
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Grades: PK-3
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Grades: PK-3
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Herman E Dummer
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Grades: 4-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Sandwich Community High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #66.
Sandwich Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Grades: 6-8
| 429 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Area Voc Center
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
60548, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Indian Valley Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60548, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60548, IL include Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60548?
7 public schools are located in 60548.
What percentage of students in 60548 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60548 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60548?
60548 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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