Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District

1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451-3801
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 6,734 students in Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
4,384 Schools
# Students
6,734 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 861 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#74 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
50%
27%
50%
30%
66%
50%
95%
87%
(2022-23)
13.5%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
76%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,328 is higher than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,532 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$157 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,328
$22,464
Spending / Student
$20,532
$21,702

Best Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 2,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
Gr: 9-12 | 2,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District?
Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District manages 3 public schools serving 6,734 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District?
Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District is ranked #77 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District?
76% of Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District?
Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,532 is less than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 6,734 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 95% (Top 5% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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