Walnut Trails Elem School

Walnut Trails Elementary School serves 504 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Shorewood, Illinois, offering a strong academic foundation with a favorable 12.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio. The school ranks impressively at #556 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 86th percentile statewide, and earns a solid 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout. With 39 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention.

Academic performance shows promise, with an 8.2 out of 10 academic score, though reading and language arts proficiency at 43% across grade levels indicates ongoing opportunities for growth in literacy development. The school serves a well-established suburban community where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's economic stability is reflected in a median household income of $118,701 and median home values around $300,400, while maintaining a low poverty rate of just 4.4%.

Located on Wynstone Drive in this large suburban setting of Will County, Walnut Trails Elementary operates within a supportive community environment that values education and provides students with a stable foundation for their early academic years.