Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District

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

Top Rankings

Hinsdale CCSD 181 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 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 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,564 students in Hinsdale CCSD 181 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 Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District are Oak Elementary School, Elm Elementary School and Prospect Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,564 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
320 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#6 out of 852 school districts
(Top 1%)
(20-21)
70%
28%
72%
30%
81%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% 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 $21,990. 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 $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,314
$21,244

Best Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #22.
Elm Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
Prospect Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
The Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #55.
Walker School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #77.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Hinsdale Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 784 students
Rank: #99.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,564 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District is ranked #7 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 CCSD 181 School District?
66% of Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District 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 CCSD 181 School District?
Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hinsdale CCSD 181 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,314 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 70% (Top 1%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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