Serving 274 students in grades 4-8, Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset Ridge Elementary School serves the entire district of Winnetka, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sunset Ridge Elementary School's student population of 274 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sunset Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset Ridge Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
77%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sunset Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sunset Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Glen Grove Elementary School, Middlefork Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
274 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sunset Ridge Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset Ridge Elementary School?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunset Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Sunset Ridge Elementary School part of?
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is part of Sunset Ridge SD 29 School District.
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