For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,123 students in Woodstock, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 792 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Woodstock, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL are Westwood Elementary School, Creekside Middle School and Woodstock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodstock, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodstock have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodstock, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14124 W South Street Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8173
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8173
Grades: 1-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Grades: 5-8
| 742 students
Rank: #33.
Woodstock High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 W South St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Grades: 9-12
| 1,037 students
Rank: #44.
Woodstock North High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Grades: 8-12
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Olson Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
720 W Judd St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0473
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0473
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Endres Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2181 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8177
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8177
Grades: 1-5
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Northwood Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2121 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Dean Street Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Prairiewood Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3215 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5300
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5300
Grades: 1-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1111.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Grades: PK-2
| 669 students
Woodstock, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mchenry County Coop For Employ (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
666 Russel Ct Ste106
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2616
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-2616
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mchenry County Coop For Employ High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2200 North Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-0183
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-0183
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Sedom Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 Claussen Dr
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7411
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-7411
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL include Westwood Elementary School, Creekside Middle School and Woodstock High School.
How many public schools are located in Woodstock?
12 public schools are located in Woodstock.
What percentage of students in Woodstock go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Woodstock are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodstock?
Woodstock public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodstock are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodstock include: Creekside Middle School vs. Northwood Middle School, Northwood Middle School vs. Creekside Middle School, Woodstock High School vs. Woodstock North High School
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