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 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
6,734 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
137,830 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%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

66%
50%
95%
87.6%
(2022-23)
13.5%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
13%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
6%
16%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

% White
76%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,308 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$166 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$157 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$24,616
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$23,308
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Lincoln Way CHSD 210 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

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 $23,308 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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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