Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District

5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521-4578
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,765 students in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,765 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#37 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
61%
27%
60%
30%
71%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
8%
17%
% White
58%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $35,855 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,752 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$169 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,855
$22,423
Spending / Student
$44,752
$21,662

Best Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,765 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District is ranked #38 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
58% of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,752 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 3,765 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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