Top Rankings
North Shore SD 112 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,774 students in North Shore SD 112 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Schools in North Shore SD 112 School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in North Shore SD 112 School District are Ravinia Elementary School, Braeside Elementary School and Wayne Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. North Shore SD 112 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,774 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
North Shore SD 112 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#89 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
136 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
855 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
23%
28%
# Black Students
76 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,519 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
67%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
179 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
194
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
397
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
378
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
400
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
426
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
392
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
396
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
392
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
419
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
380
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,178 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,977 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$103 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$117 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,178
$21,990
Spending / Student
$30,977
$21,244
Best North Shore SD 112 School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ravinia Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
763 Dean Ave, C/o Green Bay Sc
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Braeside Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2939 Summit Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Trail Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2075 Saint Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #55.
Sherwood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Edgewood Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2031 Sheridan Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Grades: 6-8
| 659 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Terrace Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #88.
Red Oak Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
530 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #99.
Northwood Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,774 students.
What is the rank of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District is ranked #89 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Shore SD 112 School District?
67% of North Shore SD 112 School District students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Shore SD 112 School District?
North Shore SD 112 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Shore SD 112 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,977 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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