Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181

115 55th St
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514-1593
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 1%

Top Rankings

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 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 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,564 students in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181.
Public Schools in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,564 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#2 out of 865 school districts
(Top 1%)
74%
27%
72%
30%
81%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
18%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
66%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,431 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,314 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$94 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,431
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,314
$21,662

Best Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
The Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Elm Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Gr: K-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Walker School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Hinsdale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181?
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 manages 9 public schools serving 3,564 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181?
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 is ranked #3 out of 864 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 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181?
66% of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181?
Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,314 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,564 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 74% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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