Best Westchester Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,041 students in Westchester, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester, IL are Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Westchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Westchester, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westchester Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1620 Norfolk Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10900 Canterbury St
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Downing Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Westchester, IL include Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Westchester?
3 public elementary schools are located in Westchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester?
Westchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Westchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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