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North Chicago SD 187 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,637 students in North Chicago SD 187 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Chicago SD 187 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
3,637 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Chicago SD 187 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 88% has increased from 68% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#796 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Graduation Rate
88%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)48.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
60%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
31%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% White
5%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-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 $25,361 is higher 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 $24,201 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$88 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,361
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,201
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best North Chicago SD 187 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Neal Math Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
North Chicago Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Evelyn Alexander School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2833 E Washington Ave
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Gr: 4-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,637 students.
What is the rank of North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District is ranked #802 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago SD 187 School District?
60% of North Chicago SD 187 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Chicago SD 187 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,201 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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