Summit Hill School District 161

20100 S Spruce Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423-7099
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Summit Hill School District 161 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,049 students in Summit Hill School District 161. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Summit Hill School District 161 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,049 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Summit Hill School District 161, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#127 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
45%
27%
44%
30%
65%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
9%
17%
% White
71%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,270 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,616 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$62 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,270
$22,423
Spending / Student
$27,616
$21,662

Best Summit Hill School District 161 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Gr: 1-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Summit Hill Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0594
Gr: 7-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Dr Julian Rogus School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Gr: PK-4 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Walker Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19900 80th Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60487
(815) 469-0564
Gr: 5-6 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Summit Hill School District 161?
Summit Hill School District 161 manages 4 public schools serving 2,049 students.
What is the rank of Summit Hill School District 161?
Summit Hill School District 161 is ranked #140 out of 864 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 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Summit Hill School District 161?
71% of Summit Hill School District 161 students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Summit Hill School District 161?
Summit Hill School District 161 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Summit Hill School District 161's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,616 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,049 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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