Top Rankings
Ridgeland SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
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 2,394 students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Ridgeland SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
5 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,394 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
175 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgeland SD 122 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.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
39%
29%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
49%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,894 in this school district is less 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 $21,333 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$46,284 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$44,509 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,894
$25,132
Spending / Student
$21,333
$24,168
Best Ridgeland SD 122 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
George W Lieb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Pembroke Ln
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 599-1050
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Simmons Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,394 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District is ranked #521 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
49% of Ridgeland SD 122 School District students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeland SD 122 School District?
Ridgeland SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Ridgeland SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,333 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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