For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,176 students in Zion ESD 6 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 Zion ESD 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% 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
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,176 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
157 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zion ESD 6 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.
Overall District Rank
#856 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
62%
29%
% Black
28%
16%
% White
4%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,419 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,015 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,419
$22,455
Spending / Student
$23,015
$21,692
Best Zion ESD 6 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beulah Park Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Gilboa Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Jethro Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Gr: 3-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Zion Central Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Park Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,176 students.
What is the rank of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District is ranked #860 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Zion ESD 6 School District?
62% of Zion ESD 6 School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion ESD 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,015 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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