Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bannockburn School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Bannockburn School serves the entire district of Deerfield, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 1.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bannockburn School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bannockburn School's student population of 165 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bannockburn School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bannockburn School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
24%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bannockburn School's ranking?
Bannockburn School is ranked #65 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Bannockburn School?
165 students attend Bannockburn School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bannockburn School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bannockburn School?
Bannockburn School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bannockburn School offer ?
Bannockburn School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bannockburn School part of?
Bannockburn School is part of Bannockburn SD 106 School District.
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