New Lenox Sd 122 School District
School District · New Lenox, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,628
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating New Lenox Sd 122?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge New Lenox Sd 122 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.
Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center
New Lenox · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Arnold J Tyler School
New Lenox · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spencer Pointe
New Lenox · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#234 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,628
$2,062 vs Illinois median
District size
4,982 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
New Lenox Sd 122 ranks #234 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. New Lenox Sd 122's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center (8.1/10), Arnold J Tyler School (7.8/10), and Spencer Pointe (7.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 New Lenox Sd 122 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in New Lenox Sd 122
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Arnold J Tyler School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Spencer Pointe | 7.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Nelson Ridge School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Nelson Prairie School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Haines Elem School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Alex M Martino JR High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Spencer Crossing | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty Junior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Oster-oakview School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About New Lenox Sd 122
New Lenox Sd 122 is a New Lenox, Illinois school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,982 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $14,628 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, New Lenox Sd 122 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, New Lenox Sd 122 students show an average math proficiency of 59.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.9%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 6 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in New Lenox Sd 122, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in New Lenox Sd 122 with test data.
Schools in New Lenox Sd 122
12 schools Elementary Schools 6
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- New Lenox
- Total Enrollment
- 4,982
- Teachers (FTE)
- 306
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in New Lenox Sd 122?
New Lenox Sd 122 has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 6 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for New Lenox Sd 122?
The average composite rating for New Lenox Sd 122 is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in New Lenox Sd 122?
New Lenox Sd 122 spends $14,628 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Lenox Sd 122?
The average student-teacher ratio in New Lenox Sd 122 is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in New Lenox Sd 122?
Cherry Hill Elem and Ec Center is the highest-rated school in New Lenox Sd 122 with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in New Lenox Sd 122?
Across schools in New Lenox Sd 122 with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does New Lenox Sd 122 compare to other districts in Illinois?
New Lenox Sd 122 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 12 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
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.9%
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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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