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Union Ridge School District 86

4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706-4823
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Union Ridge School District 86 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 647 students in Union Ridge School District 86. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Union Ridge School District 86 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,392 Schools
# Students
647 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Union Ridge School District 86, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#125 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
36%
27%
53%
30%
50-54%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
% Hispanic
25%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
64%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,042 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,042
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,369
$21,662

Best Union Ridge School District 86 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Union Ridge School District 86?
Union Ridge School District 86 manages 1 public schools serving 647 students.
What is the rank of Union Ridge School District 86?
Union Ridge School District 86 is ranked #127 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Union Ridge School District 86?
64% of Union Ridge School District 86 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Union Ridge School District 86?
Union Ridge School District 86 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Union Ridge School District 86's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,369 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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