Top Rankings
West Northfield SD 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,010 students in West Northfield SD 31 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in West Northfield SD 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,010 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Northfield SD 31 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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
#43 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
39%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
36%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,236 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,036 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$27 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,236
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$27,036
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Northfield SD 31 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Field School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Henry Winkelman Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1919 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District manages 2 public schools serving 1,010 students.
What is the rank of West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District is ranked #44 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Northfield SD 31 School District?
39% of West Northfield SD 31 School District students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Northfield SD 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,036 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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