For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,853 students in Sandwich, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sandwich, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL are Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandwich, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sandwich have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandwich, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Gr: PK-3 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Gr: PK-3 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Gr: PK-3 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Herman E Dummer
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Gr: 4-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Sandwich Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Sandwich Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Area Voc Center
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Gr: 11-12
Sandwich, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Indian Valley Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL include Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandwich?
7 public schools are located in Sandwich.
What percentage of students in Sandwich go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sandwich are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandwich?
Sandwich public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Public School Rankings: Are They Accurate?
Explore how accurate public school rankings really are, their limitations, and how parents can interpret them in 2026.
Public School Schedule Options Explained for Families
Learn how public school schedule options like year-round calendars, block scheduling, and later start times affect students and families in 2026.
How to Request Special Education Services at School Registration
A step-by-step guide for families on how to request special education services at school registration, including IEPs, 504 plans, timelines, and tips.