Palatine Ccsd 15 School District
School District · Palatine, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
19
15 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
19
15 elem, 4 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,671
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Palatine Ccsd 15?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Palatine Ccsd 15 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.
Marion Jordan Elem School
Palatine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Central Road Elem School
Rolling Meadows · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hunting Ridge Elem School
Palatine · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#226 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,671
+$2,981 vs Illinois median
District size
11,184 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Palatine Ccsd 15 ranks #226 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Palatine Ccsd 15's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 19 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marion Jordan Elem School (8.8/10), Central Road Elem School (8.2/10), and Hunting Ridge Elem School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.2/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Palatine Ccsd 15 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Palatine Ccsd 15
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (19 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marion Jordan Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Central Road Elem School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Hunting Ridge Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Frank C Whiteley Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Plum Grove JR High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Thomas Jefferson Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Pleasant Hill Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Winston Campus Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Walter R Sundling JR High Sch | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Gray M Sanborn Elem School | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Palatine Ccsd 15
Palatine Ccsd 15 is a Palatine, Illinois school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 11,184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $19,671 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Palatine Ccsd 15 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marion Jordan Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Palatine Ccsd 15 students show an average math proficiency of 57.2% and ELA proficiency of 54.2%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Palatine Ccsd 15, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Palatine Ccsd 15 with test data.
Schools in Palatine Ccsd 15
19 schools Elementary Schools 15
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Palatine
- Total Enrollment
- 11,184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 823
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Palatine Ccsd 15 has 19 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Palatine Ccsd 15?
The average composite rating for Palatine Ccsd 15 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 Palatine Ccsd 15?
Palatine Ccsd 15 spends $19,671 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Palatine Ccsd 15?
The average student-teacher ratio in Palatine Ccsd 15 is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Marion Jordan Elem School is the highest-rated school in Palatine Ccsd 15 with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Across schools in Palatine Ccsd 15 with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 54.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Palatine Ccsd 15 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Palatine Ccsd 15 has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 19 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
- 57.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 54.2%
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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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