Chicago Heights Sd 170 School District
School District · Chicago Heights, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
9 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,859
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
9 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,859
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Chicago Heights Sd 170?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Chicago Heights Sd 170 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Chicago Heights Middle School
Chicago Hts · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington-mckinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#276 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,859
+$5,169 vs Illinois median
District size
2,655 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Chicago Heights Sd 170 ranks #276 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Chicago Heights Sd 170's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln Elem School (8.7/10), Chicago Heights Middle School (7.6/10), and Washington-mckinley Elem Sch (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Chicago Heights Middle School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington-mckinley Elem Sch | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | U S Grant Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Roosevelt Elem School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Garfield Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Kennedy Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Jefferson Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Wilson Elem School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Greenbriar Elem School | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Chicago Heights Sd 170
Chicago Heights Sd 170 is a Chicago Heights, Illinois school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 2,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $21,859 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Chicago Heights Sd 170 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Chicago Heights Sd 170 students show an average math proficiency of 30.4% and ELA proficiency of 33.0%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with test data.
Schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170
10 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Chicago Heights
- Total Enrollment
- 2,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 202
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Chicago Heights Sd 170 has 10 schools in total — 9 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Chicago Heights Sd 170?
The average composite rating for Chicago Heights Sd 170 is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Chicago Heights Sd 170 spends $21,859 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
The average student-teacher ratio in Chicago Heights Sd 170 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Lincoln Elem School is the highest-rated school in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Chicago Heights Sd 170?
Across schools in Chicago Heights Sd 170 with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Chicago Heights Sd 170 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Chicago Heights Sd 170 has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.0%
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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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