Top Rankings
Summit Hill SD 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,333 students in Summit Hill SD 161 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Summit Hill SD 161 School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
2,333 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
216 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Summit Hill SD 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
29%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
69%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,585 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,254 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,585
$22,456
Spending / Student
$24,254
$21,694
Best Summit Hill SD 161 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-6993
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-6993
Gr: 1-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Summit Hill Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4330
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4330
Gr: 7-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Dr Julian Rogus School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-2034
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-2034
Gr: K-4 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Walker Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19900 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(815) 464-2285
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(815) 464-2285
Gr: 5-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
20130 S Rosewood Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3176
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3176
Gr: PK | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,333 students.
What is the rank of Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District is ranked #140 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
69% of Summit Hill SD 161 School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit Hill SD 161 School District?
Summit Hill SD 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Summit Hill SD 161 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,254 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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