North Chicago Sd 187 School District
School District · North Chicago, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,023
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating North Chicago Sd 187?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge North Chicago Sd 187 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.
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Great Lakes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Learn 10 Charter School
North Chicago · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Chicago Community High Sch
North Chicago · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#268 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,023
+$3,333 vs Illinois median
District size
3,483 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
North Chicago Sd 187 ranks #268 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. North Chicago Sd 187's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus (9.0/10), Learn 10 Charter School (8.1/10), and North Chicago Community High Sch (6.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in North Chicago Sd 187
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Learn 10 Charter School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | North Chicago Community High Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Neal Math Science Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Evelyn Alexander School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | A J Katzenmaier Academy | 5.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Forrestal Elem School | 3.9 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About North Chicago Sd 187
North Chicago Sd 187 is a North Chicago, Illinois school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,483 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $20,023 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, North Chicago Sd 187 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, North Chicago Sd 187 students show an average math proficiency of 22.0% and ELA proficiency of 22.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in North Chicago Sd 187, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in North Chicago Sd 187 with test data.
Schools in North Chicago Sd 187
8 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- North Chicago
- Total Enrollment
- 3,483
- Teachers (FTE)
- 261
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Chicago Sd 187?
North Chicago Sd 187 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for North Chicago Sd 187?
The average composite rating for North Chicago Sd 187 is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in North Chicago Sd 187?
North Chicago Sd 187 spends $20,023 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in North Chicago Sd 187?
The average student-teacher ratio in North Chicago Sd 187 is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in North Chicago Sd 187?
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus is the highest-rated school in North Chicago Sd 187 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in North Chicago Sd 187?
Across schools in North Chicago Sd 187 with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does North Chicago Sd 187 compare to other districts in Illinois?
North Chicago Sd 187 has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 22.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.3%
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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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