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#5 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 1% in state

Greeley Elem School

Elementary School · Winnetka Sd 36 · Winnetka, IL

A Winnetka Sd 36 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

275 Fairview Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

  • Math 77% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 72% proficient (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+25.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile99th
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$30,925
Chronic Absenteeism4.6%

Students at Greeley Elem School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 72% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2022
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Greeley Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated740/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winnetka), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$230,777

Median home value

$1,073,700

Median rent

$1,840/mo

College educated

81.8%

Homeownership

91%

Poverty rate

2.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Shore Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–120.5 mi532Compare →
The Joseph Sears SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–80.6 mi480Compare →
The School of Saints Faith, Hope & CharityPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–80.6 mi207Compare →
Ronald Knox Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.2 mi12Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Winnetka Sd 36

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$30,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
1.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Greeley Elem School is listed in Winnetka SD 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greeley Elem School

Greeley Elem School is a public elementary school in Winnetka, IL, part of Winnetka Sd 36, serving approximately 351 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greeley Elem School

What grades does Greeley Elem School serve?

Greeley Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Greeley Elem School?

Greeley Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greeley Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greeley Elem School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greeley Elem School rank in IL?

Greeley Elem School ranks #5 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Greeley Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greeley Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Greeley Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greeley Elem School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greeley Elem School a charter school?

No, Greeley Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Greeley Elem School a Title I school?

No, Greeley Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.6%
Area population (ZIP 60093)
20,156
Area average commute
29.6 min
Area median age
44.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60093; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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