Schiller Park SD 81 School District

9760 Soreng Ave
Schiller Park, IL 60176-2105
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Schiller Park SD 81 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,357 students in Schiller Park SD 81 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 Schiller Park SD 81 School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,357 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Schiller Park SD 81 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#527 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
16%
28%
28%
30%
43%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
50%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
41%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,267 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,620
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,267
$21,244

Best Schiller Park SD 81 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4835 Michigan Ave
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 671-1816
Grades: 4-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3945 Wehrman Ave
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 671-1816
Grades: PK-3
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9750 Soreng Ave
Schiller Park, IL 60176
(847) 671-1816
Grades: 6-8
| 456 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Schiller Park SD 81 School District?
Schiller Park SD 81 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,357 students.
What is the rank of Schiller Park SD 81 School District?
Schiller Park SD 81 School District is ranked #526 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Schiller Park SD 81 School District?
50% of Schiller Park SD 81 School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Schiller Park SD 81 School District?
Schiller Park SD 81 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Schiller Park SD 81 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,267 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,357 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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