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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Woodstock Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,097 students in Woodstock, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,050 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Woodstock, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL are Creekside Middle School, Westwood Elementary School and Northwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodstock, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodstock have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Woodstock, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14124 W South Street Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8173
Gr: 1-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2121 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Woodstock High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W South St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Woodstock North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3000 Raffel Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 334-2100
Gr: 8-12 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4618 Greenwood Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 648-2606
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Olson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 W Judd St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-0473
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Mary Endres Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2181 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8177
Gr: 1-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
Prairiewood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3215 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5300
Gr: 1-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Dean Street Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Dean St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-1133
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Clay Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Grove St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-2529
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center
2045 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-8883
Gr: PK-2 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodstock, IL include Creekside Middle School, Westwood Elementary School and Northwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Woodstock?
12 public schools are located in Woodstock.
What percentage of students in Woodstock go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Woodstock are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodstock?
Woodstock public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodstock are often viewed compared to one another?

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