Best Woodridge Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,927 students in Woodridge, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 284 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Woodridge, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodridge, IL are William F Murphy Elementary School, John L Sipley Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodridge, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Woodridge, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William F Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Larchwood Ln
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6500
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
John L Sipley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2806 83rd St
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6300
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Jr High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7200 Janes Ave
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6700
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Mitchell Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6400
Gr: K-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Goodrich Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3450 Hobson Rd
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6100
Gr: PK-6 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 Jackson Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6600
Gr: K-6 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 Woodridge Dr
Woodridge, IL 60517
(630) 795-6000
Gr: PK-6 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodridge, IL?
How many public schools are located in Woodridge?
7 public schools are located in Woodridge.
What percentage of students in Woodridge go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Woodridge are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodridge?
Woodridge public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodridge are often viewed compared to one another?

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