Top Zion Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 13 public schools in Zion, IL, serving 6,755 students. Zion has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Zion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Zion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Zion, IL are New Technical High - Zion-benton East, Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School and Oak Crest School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Zion, IL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- New Technical High - Zion-benton East Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1634 23rd St10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Grades: 9-12 | 341 students
- Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School Math: 17% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50%3901 21st St10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Grades: 9-12 | 2,235 students
- Oak Crest School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%38550 N Lewis Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5519
Grades: PK-5 | 330 students
- Kenneth Murphy School Math: 14% | Reading: 17%Rank:2/Bottom 50%11315 W Wadsworth Rd10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 599-5060
Grades: K-5 | 401 students
- West Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2412 Jethro Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-8222
Grades: K-6 | 470 students
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- Beach Park Middle School Math: 8% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%40667 N Green Bay Rd10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 596-5860
Grades: 6-8 | 757 students
- Elmwood Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%3025 Ezra Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-1491
Grades: K-6 | 306 students
- Beulah Park Elementary School Math: 5% | Reading: 14%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1910 Gilboa Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0236
Grades: K-6 | 396 students
- Shiloh Park Elementary School Math: 6% | Reading: 11%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2635 Gabriel Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-8136
Grades: K-6 | 497 students
- Zion Central Middle School Math: 7% | Reading: 9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%1716 27th St10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 746-1431
Grades: 7-8 | 549 students
- East Elementary School Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:1/Bottom 50%2913 Elim Ave10
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-5425
Grades: K-6 | 187 students
- Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co Alternative School1620 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 872-1900
Grades: 10-12 | 31 students
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