Top Rankings
New Trier TWP HSD 203 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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
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 2 public schools serving 3,656 students in New Trier TWP HSD 203 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 New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
2 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
3,656 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
330 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
73%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,137 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $41,213 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$154 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$151 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,137
$22,456
Spending / Student
$41,213
$21,694
Best New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 10-12 | 2,770 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
New Trier Township H S Northfield
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Gr: 9 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District manages 2 public schools serving 3,656 students.
What is the rank of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District is ranked #9 out of 861 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
73% of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District?
New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Trier TWP HSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $41,213 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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