7.2avg / 10

North Palos Sd 117 School District

School District · Palos Hills, Illinois

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 3,325

Teachers (FTE): 232

Estimated Scores: 40%

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,325

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

Avg Rating

7.2

out of 10

Schools

4 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

3,325

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.3:1

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How this district compares

Illinois rank

#160 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Illinois avg

Per-pupil spending

$17,694

+$1,004 vs Illinois median

District size

3,325 students

Much larger than Illinois median

The short answer

North Palos Sd 117 ranks #160 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. North Palos Sd 117's schools with real test data average 8.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are H H Conrady JR High School (8.7/10), Glen Oaks Elem School (8.7/10), and Oak Ridge Elem School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in North Palos Sd 117

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	H H Conrady JR High School	8.7 / 10	Middle	—	1,013
2	Glen Oaks Elem School	8.7 / 10	Elementary	—	645
3	Oak Ridge Elem School	8.6 / 10	Elementary	—	753

See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About North Palos Sd 117

North Palos Sd 117 is a Palos Hills, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 3,325 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. District-level spending was $17,694 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 7.2/10, North Palos Sd 117 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Glen Oaks Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.

In standardized testing, North Palos Sd 117 students show an average math proficiency of 68.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school.

District Map

Schools in North Palos Sd 117, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency68.0%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency68.5%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in North Palos Sd 117 with test data.

Schools in North Palos Sd 117

5 schools

Elementary Schools4

Glen Oaks Elem School

6458.7

Oak Ridge Elem School

7538.6

Dorn Elementary School

4645.0

Dr Kenneth M Sorrick School

4504.8

Middle Schools1

H H Conrady JR High School

1,0138.7

District Details

State: Illinois
City: Palos Hills
Total Enrollment: 3,325
Teachers (FTE): 232
District spending per student: $17,694NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Palos Sd 117?

North Palos Sd 117 has 5 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for North Palos Sd 117?

The average composite rating for North Palos Sd 117 is 7.2/10. 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 North Palos Sd 117?

North Palos Sd 117's district-level spending was $17,694 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 North Palos Sd 117?

The average student-teacher ratio in North Palos Sd 117 is 14.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in North Palos Sd 117?

Glen Oaks Elem School is the highest-rated school in North Palos Sd 117 with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What are the test scores in North Palos Sd 117?

Across schools in North Palos Sd 117 with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does North Palos Sd 117 compare to other districts in Illinois?

North Palos Sd 117 has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 5 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: 7.2/10
Math Proficiency: 68.0%
ELA Proficiency: 68.5%

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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.