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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,730 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 32% 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
3,730 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
331 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Shore SD 112 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#100 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
22%
29%
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% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
68%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,204 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,314 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$113 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending
$124 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,204
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Spending / Student
$33,314
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 29-year historical data
Best North Shore SD 112 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braeside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ravinia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1936 Green Bay Rd, C/o Green B
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2939 Summit Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2075 Saint Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
929 Edgewood Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
530 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #88.
Oak Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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 3,730 students.
What is the rank of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District is ranked #98 out of 861 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%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore SD 112 School District?
68% of North Shore SD 112 School District students are White, 22% 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 11:1, 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 $33,314 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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