Top Rankings
Darien SD 61 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 1,237 students in Darien SD 61 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Darien SD 61 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% 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
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,237 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
115 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Darien SD 61 School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#249 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
21%
29%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
56%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,572 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,668 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,572
$25,132
Spending / Student
$30,668
$24,168
Best Darien SD 61 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Gr: 3-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Gr: PK-2 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Darien SD 61 School District?
Darien SD 61 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,237 students.
What is the rank of Darien SD 61 School District?
Darien SD 61 School District is ranked #264 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Darien SD 61 School District?
56% of Darien SD 61 School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Darien SD 61 School District?
Darien SD 61 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Darien SD 61 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,668 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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