Top Rankings
North Palos SD 117 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,350 students in North Palos SD 117 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 North Palos SD 117 School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in North Palos SD 117 School District are Glen Oaks Elementary School, Oak Ridge Elementary School and H H Conrady Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Palos SD 117 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
3,350 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
229 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Palos SD 117 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.
Overall District Rank
#27 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
42%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
28%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,195 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,460 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,195
$25,132
Spending / Student
$24,460
$24,168
Best North Palos SD 117 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9045 S 88th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Gr: 2-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Oak Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8791 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 233-5300
Gr: 2-5 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
H H Conrady Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 97th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
7840 W 92nd St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
7825 W 103rd St
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-7760
Gr: PK-1 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District manages 5 public schools serving 3,350 students.
What is the rank of North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District is ranked #28 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Palos SD 117 School District?
42% of North Palos SD 117 School District students are White, 28% of students are Two or more races, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Palos SD 117 School District?
North Palos SD 117 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Palos SD 117 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,460 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.
