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North Chicago SD 187 School District

2000 Lewis Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064-2543
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

North Chicago SD 187 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,637 students in North Chicago SD 187 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in North Chicago SD 187 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,637 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

North Chicago SD 187 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 68% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#796 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
8%
27%
13%
30%
24%
50%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
29%
% Black
31%
16%
% White
5%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,855 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$70 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,855
$22,455
Spending / Student
$19,261
$21,692

Best North Chicago SD 187 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr School 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Neal Math Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
North Chicago Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Evelyn Alexander School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2833 E Washington Ave
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Gr: 4-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,637 students.
What is the rank of North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District is ranked #803 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago SD 187 School District?
60% of North Chicago SD 187 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Chicago SD 187 School District?
North Chicago SD 187 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is North Chicago SD 187 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,637 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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