Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5

Hiawatha Elementary School serves 215 students across pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Kirkland, Illinois. A regular public school, it earns a composite score of 9.2/10 — rated Exceptional — built on an 8.4/10 academic score and a perfect 10.0/10 growth score. That growth figure is the more striking number: students here advance at a pace that consistently exceeds what comparable schools achieve statewide, not just meeting a proficiency floor.

Ranked #78 out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois, Hiawatha outperforms 98% of Illinois public schools. Among the 2,326 elementary schools in the state, it holds the #67 position — a top-3% finish in a large and competitive field. In Kirkland, it ranks first out of two public schools.

These rankings draw on combined academic proficiency and year-over-year student growth, giving families a fuller picture than test scores alone. The 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes manageable for a school of 215 students, giving teachers room to work closely with individual learners. For families evaluating elementary schools in northern Illinois, the combination of a near-perfect composite score and exceptional documented growth makes Hiawatha one of the most concrete standouts in the state.

Located in a rural area, Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5 may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.