William E Young School

William E Young School serves 467 students in prekindergarten through first grade in Homer Glen, providing a focused early elementary education experience. With 32 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a comfortable 14.6-to-1 student-teacher ratio, the school creates an intimate learning environment where young learners can receive individual attention during these crucial developmental years. The school has earned a solid MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #684 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 82nd percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 8.6 out of 10, William E Young demonstrates strong educational performance. Reading and language arts instruction shows 47% of students achieving proficiency or above across the grade levels served. Located at 16240 S Cedar Road, the school sits in Homer Glen's well-established residential community in Will County.

The surrounding 60491 ZIP code reflects a prosperous suburban area with a median household income of $132,110 and median home values of $385,500. The community shows strong educational values, with 38% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and maintaining a low 3.6% poverty rate among its 22,779 residents. William E Young School operates within this stable, family-oriented large suburban setting that prioritizes early childhood education.