Top Rankings
West Northfield SD 31 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 955 students in West Northfield SD 31 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in West Northfield SD 31 School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
955 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Northfield SD 31 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#48 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,705 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,645 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,705
$22,423
Spending / Student
$25,645
$21,662
Best West Northfield SD 31 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Field School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2055 Landwehr Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6884
Grades: 6-8
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Henry Winkelman Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1919 Landwehr Rd
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-5650
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District manages 2 public schools serving 955 students.
What is the rank of West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District is ranked #50 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Northfield SD 31 School District?
38% of West Northfield SD 31 School District students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Northfield SD 31 School District?
West Northfield SD 31 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is West Northfield SD 31 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,645 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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