For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,849 students in Homewood, IL (there are , serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Homewood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Homewood, IL are Winston Churchill School and James Hart School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homewood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Homewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Homewood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 190th St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Gr: 3-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
James Hart School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1804 Willow Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Gr: PK-2 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Homewood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18211 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Gr: 5-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Homewood, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Homewood, IL include Winston Churchill School and James Hart School.
How many public schools are located in Homewood?
3 public schools are located in Homewood.
What percentage of students in Homewood go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Homewood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood?
Homewood public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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