Ccsd 62 School District
School District · Des Plaines, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
11
9 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
4,480
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#140 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$25,359
+$8,669 vs Illinois median
District size
4,480 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Ccsd 62 ranks #140 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Ccsd 62's schools with real test data average 7.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Forest Elem School (9.6/10), Iroquois Community School (8.9/10), and Cumberland Elem School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 44% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Ccsd 62 schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Ccsd 62 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Ccsd 62
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest Elem School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Iroquois Community School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Cumberland Elem School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Algonquin Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Chippewa Middle School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Plainfield Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Terrace Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Orchard Place Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | South Elem School | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Central Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ccsd 62
Ccsd 62 is a Des Plaines, Illinois school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 4,480 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. District-level spending was $25,359 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Ccsd 62 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Forest Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Ccsd 62 students show an average math proficiency of 49.0% and ELA proficiency of 54.8%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Ccsd 62, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ccsd 62 with test data.
Schools in Ccsd 62
11 schoolsElementary Schools9
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Des Plaines
- Total Enrollment
- 4,480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 440
- District spending per student
- $25,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ccsd 62?
Ccsd 62 has 11 schools in total — 9 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Ccsd 62?
The average composite rating for Ccsd 62 is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Ccsd 62?
Ccsd 62's district-level spending was $25,359 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ccsd 62?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ccsd 62 is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ccsd 62?
Forest Elem School is the highest-rated school in Ccsd 62 with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Ccsd 62?
Across schools in Ccsd 62 with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Ccsd 62 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Ccsd 62 has an average school rating of 7.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.8%
How we rate schools
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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.
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