For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 497 students in Woodlawn, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Woodlawn, IL are Woodlawn Grade School and Woodlawn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodlawn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodlawn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodlawn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodlawn Grade School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Woodlawn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
301 S Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2661
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodlawn, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodlawn, IL include Woodlawn Grade School and Woodlawn High School.
How many public schools are located in Woodlawn?
2 public schools are located in Woodlawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodlawn?
Woodlawn public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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