Top Rankings
Frankfort CCSD 157c School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,676 students in Frankfort CCSD 157c School District.
Public Schools in Frankfort CCSD 157c School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,676 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Frankfort CCSD 157c School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 865 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
9%
16%
% White
72%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,899 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,411 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,899
$22,455
Spending / Student
$15,411
$21,692
Best Frankfort CCSD 157c School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Gr: 3-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
10480 Nebraska St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Gr: PK-2 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Frankfort CCSD 157c School District?
Frankfort CCSD 157c School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,676 students.
What is the rank of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District?
Frankfort CCSD 157c School District is ranked #3 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort CCSD 157c School District?
72% of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Frankfort CCSD 157c School District?
Frankfort CCSD 157c School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Frankfort CCSD 157c School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,411 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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