Best Schools in Homer Glen, Illinois
9 schools · 6 Elementary · 3 Middle
Choosing a school in Homer Glen?
Use this page to compare every school in Homer Glen by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Oak Prairie JR High School
Middle · Will County Sd 92. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Homer JR High School
Middle · Homer Ccsd 33c. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Reed Elem School
Elementary · Will County Sd 92. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Homer Glen for 2026 are Oak Prairie JR High School (9.6/10), Homer JR High School (9.1/10), and Reed Elem School (9.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
9
7 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$404,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
7 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$404,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +28.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Homer Glen schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Homer Glen
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Prairie JR High School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Homer JR High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Reed Elem School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Hadley Middle School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Luther J Schilling School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | William E Young School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Goodings Grove School | 4.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $132,788
- Median home value
- $404,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38%
- Avg commute
- 35 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 93%
63% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Homer Glen compares
Illinois rank
#120 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$133k
162% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
8
Homer Ccsd 33c runs 71% of Homer Glen's public schools
Homer Glen touches 2 districts, but Homer Ccsd 33c is the one most addresses actually attend.
Homer Ccsd 33c accounts for 5 of 7 public schools (71%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 2.
Among 7 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.3 to 9.6 — the spread is inside Homer Glen, not a citywide average.
- Homer Ccsd 33c5 public · 71%
- Will County SD 922 public · 29%
About Schools in Homer Glen, Illinois
Homer Glen, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 7 public schools and 2 private schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Homer Glen perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Homer Glen is Oak Prairie JR High School with a composite score of 9.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Homer Glen is served by 2 school districts: Homer CCSD 33C, Will County SD 92. These districts collectively serve 5,129 students.
Homer Glen's community shows 38% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $132,788. The poverty rate in the area is 4.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313 students · 2nd–3rd | 9.0 | ||
| 2 | 604 students · 2nd–4th | 7.1 | ||
| 3 | 467 students · Pre-K–1st | 4.7 | ||
| 4 | 395 students · Pre-K–1st | 4.3 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Bobbie Noonan's Child CarePrivate 70 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Sandbox of Homer GlenPrivate 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 457 students · 6th–8th | 9.6 |
| 2 | 796 students · 7th–8th | 9.1 |
| 3 | 868 students · 5th–6th | 8.8 |
Schools in Homer Glen
Homer Glen, Illinois · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$132,788
Median Home Value
$404,800
Median Rent
$1,604/mo
Population
22,585
College Educated
38%
Homeownership
93%
Avg Commute
35 min
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Community Profile
Homer Glen has a median household income of $132,788. It is an area where 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $404,800, with a median rent of $1,604/month. The local poverty rate of 4.4% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 35 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 3
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Common questions about schools in Homer Glen, Illinois
How many schools are in Homer Glen, Illinois?
Homer Glen has 9 schools, including 7 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Homer Glen is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Homer Glen on MySchoolScout is Oak Prairie JR High School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Homer Glen on MySchoolScout is Reed Elem School with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Homer Glen on MySchoolScout is Oak Prairie JR High School with a composite score of 9.6/10.
How many school districts serve Homer Glen, Illinois?
Homer Glen is served by 2 school districts: Homer Ccsd 33c, Will County Sd 92.
What is the education level in Homer Glen, Illinois?
According to Census data, 38% of adults in Homer Glen have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The median household income in Homer Glen is approximately $132,788 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Homer Glen, Illinois?
Yes, Homer Glen has 2 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Bobbie Noonan's Child Care with a score of 3.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Homer Glen, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Homer Glen is 18.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Homer Glen, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.