Ramsey Elem School

Ramsey Elementary School serves 207 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Ramsey, Illinois. With a composite score of 9.3 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — the school earns a 9.1 in academics and a 9.8 in student growth. That growth score is particularly telling: students here aren't just achieving at a high level, they are gaining ground year over year at a rate that outpaces nearly every school in the state.

The numbers back that up. Ramsey Elementary ranks 68th out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois, outperforming 98 percent of schools statewide. Among elementary schools only, it places 59th out of 2,326 — a top-3 percent result.

These rankings hold across both academic performance and growth, which means the school delivers at this level regardless of where students start. A student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1 gives teachers meaningful contact time with each student. Ramsey Elementary is a regular public school — no selective admissions.

For families in Ramsey evaluating local options, it is the top-ranked school in the community and one of the strongest elementary programs in Illinois.

Located in a rural area, Ramsey Elem School 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.