Top Rankings
Berwyn North SD 98 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,434 students in Berwyn North SD 98 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Berwyn North SD 98 School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
2,434 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Berwyn North SD 98 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#519 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
80%
29%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,447 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,829 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$53 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,447
$22,456
Spending / Student
$21,829
$21,694
Best Berwyn North SD 98 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Oak School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 15th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,434 students.
What is the rank of Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District is ranked #515 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
80% of Berwyn North SD 98 School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Berwyn North SD 98 School District?
Berwyn North SD 98 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Berwyn North SD 98 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,829 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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