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Chicago Heights SD 170 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 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,674 students in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Chicago Heights SD 170 School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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
11 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,674 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chicago Heights SD 170 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
#579 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)51.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
66%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
30%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,771 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,666 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$79 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,771
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$29,666
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chicago Heights SD 170 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1520 Center Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4833
Gr: PK-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 W Greenbriar Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4159
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
U S Grant Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2712 Miller Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4156
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1013 Division St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4830
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 E 23rd St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4150
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Sunnyside Ave
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4836
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Washington-mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4843
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Chicago Heights Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Dixie Hwy
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 882-0170
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 E 11th St
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4162
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
422 W 16th Pl
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 756-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District manages 11 public schools serving 2,674 students.
What is the rank of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District is ranked #581 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 Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
66% of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chicago Heights SD 170 School District?
Chicago Heights SD 170 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Chicago Heights SD 170 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,666 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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