Westmoor Elem School vs Shabonee School

Westmoor Elem School and Shabonee School sit just 0.5 miles apart in Northbrook, Illinois, but their state standings tell a strikingly different story. Westmoor Elem School ranks #3 of 3,813 Illinois elementary schools while Shabonee School ranks #91 of 3,813 — both elite results, but Westmoor's position places it in the top 0.1% of the state. The overall rating gap is 0.9 points, with Westmoor scoring 9.9/10 against Shabonee's 9.0/10.

Academically, the two schools are nearly identical: Westmoor Elem School earns a 10.0/10 academic score versus Shabonee School's 9.9/10 — a negligible delta that reflects both schools producing exceptional proficiency outcomes. The meaningful separation comes in growth. Westmoor Elem School's growth score is 9.9/10 compared to Shabonee School's 8.0/10 — a 1.9-point gap indicating that students at Westmoor make measurably faster academic progress relative to their starting points, year over year, regardless of where they begin.

Shabonee School enrolls 437 students compared to Westmoor Elem School's 352, making Westmoor the smaller campus by 85 students. That size difference is amplified by staffing: Westmoor's student-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 versus Shabonee's 12.1:1, meaning Westmoor averages roughly two fewer students per classroom. For families who prioritize individualized attention, that gap is concrete and consistent across every grade level.

The grade structure separates the two schools for families with young children. Westmoor Elem School serves PK through 5th grade, meaning it can enroll children as young as pre-kindergarten and carry them through elementary in a single placement. Shabonee School serves only 3rd through 5th grade, functioning as an upper-elementary campus rather than a full elementary school. Families entering the Northbrook system before 3rd grade will need to plan for a school transition that Westmoor families avoid entirely.