Top Rankings
Butler SD 53 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 463 students in Butler SD 53 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Butler SD 53 School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
463 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butler SD 53 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% 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
#7 out of 865 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
49%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
31%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,985 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $47,374 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,985
$25,132
Spending / Student
$47,374
$24,168
Best Butler SD 53 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brook Forest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Butler Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2801 York Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 573-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
1450 Forest Gate Rd
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 990-4233
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District manages 3 public schools serving 463 students.
What is the rank of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District is ranked #8 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) 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 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butler SD 53 School District?
49% of Butler SD 53 School District students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butler SD 53 School District?
Butler SD 53 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Butler SD 53 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $47,374 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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