Top Rankings
Western Springs SD 101 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,416 students in Western Springs SD 101 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 Western Springs SD 101 School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Western Springs SD 101 School District are Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Western Springs SD 101 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,416 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Western Springs SD 101 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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
#14 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
% White
87%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,417 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$28 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,417
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,891
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Western Springs SD 101 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Field Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4335 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
John Laidlaw Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,416 students.
What is the rank of Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District is ranked #15 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs SD 101 School District?
87% of Western Springs SD 101 School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Western Springs SD 101 School District?
Western Springs SD 101 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Western Springs SD 101 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,891 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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