North Shore SD 112 School District

1936 Green Bay Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035-3112
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

North Shore SD 112 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,774 students in North Shore SD 112 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Shore SD 112 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in North Shore SD 112 School District are Braeside Elementary School, Ravinia Elementary School and Wayne Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Shore SD 112 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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
9 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,774 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Shore SD 112 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#100 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
27%
46%
30%
69%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
67%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,178 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,977 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,178
$22,423
Spending / Student
$30,977
$21,662

Best North Shore SD 112 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Braeside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ravinia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
763 Dean Ave, C/o Green Bay Sc
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2939 Summit Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2075 Saint Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #99.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,774 students.
What is the rank of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District is ranked #98 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore SD 112 School District?
67% of North Shore SD 112 School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Shore SD 112 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,977 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 48% (Top 10%)
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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