For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,814 students in Shorewood, IL (there are , serving 852 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in Shorewood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Shorewood, IL are Walnut Trails Elementary School, Troy Hofer Elementary School and Troy Shorewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shorewood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Shorewood have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shorewood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Trails Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Wynstone Dr
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 290-7400
Grades: K-4
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Troy Hofer Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Vertin Blvd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #33.
Troy Shorewood School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 School Rd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Troy Cronin Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 E Black Rd
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Shorewood, IL 60404
(815) 577-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 494 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shorewood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Shorewood, IL include Walnut Trails Elementary School, Troy Hofer Elementary School and Troy Shorewood School.
How many public schools are located in Shorewood?
4 public schools are located in Shorewood.
What percentage of students in Shorewood go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in Shorewood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shorewood?
Shorewood public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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