For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,612 students in South Holland, IL (there are 13 private schools, serving 922 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in South Holland, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in South Holland, IL are Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh), Greenwood Elementary School and Outlook Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Holland, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in South Holland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Holland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh)
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Greenwood Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16800 Greenwood Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-4433
Grades: PK-3
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
465 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
South Holland, IL 60473
(312) 752-0367
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Mckinley Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16949 Cottage Grove Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Mckinley Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 170th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-8500
Grades: 4-5
| 169 students
Rank: #66.
Communication Development (Cd)
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Eisenhower School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16001 Minerva Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-5900
Grades: 2-3
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Madison School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15700 Orchid Dr
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 339-2117
Grades: 4-5
| 297 students
Rank: #99.
New Beginnings Learning Academy
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15703 Clyde Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 768-5200
Grades: K-6
| 317 students
Rank: #1010.
Thornwood High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17101 S Park Ave
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 225-4701
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: n/an/a
Able Program
Special Education School
300 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 597-4250
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 597-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Communication Development/cd
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 985-4402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deaf & Hard Of Hearing/dhh
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ease Program
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo School
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macarthur/echo Elementary School
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Elementary School
Special Education School
300 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 841-0432
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 841-0432
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
South Holland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
16100 Seton Road
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 210-2380
Grades: PK-K
| 275 students
Ease Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Echo School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
350 W 154th St
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-3200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Macarthur/echo Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
640 E 168th Pl
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 333-7812
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Holland, IL?
The top ranked public schools in South Holland, IL include Deaf & Hard Of Hearing (Dhh), Greenwood Elementary School and Outlook Academy.
How many public schools are located in South Holland?
17 public schools are located in South Holland.
What percentage of students in South Holland go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in South Holland are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Holland?
South Holland public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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