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Best-Resourced Schools in South Holland, IL

7 public K-12 schools in South Holland from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

7 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of South Holland's 7 public schools is Thornwood High School, scoring 42/100, against a city average of 29.1/100. Computed live across every South Holland campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in South Holland, IL, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

7
Schools
3,466
Students
29.1/100
Avg Quality
14.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the South Holland Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

South Holland, IL enrolls 3,466 students across 7 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 14.3:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 29.1/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in South Holland on this index is Thornwood High School, at 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,843 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

South Holland spans 4 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Thornwood High School accounts for 53.2% of all South Holland public-school enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of South Holland a distant remainder — means South Holland-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Holland school enrollment varies 10× across entities

South Holland school enrollment ranges from 176 students (lowest) to 1,843 students (highest), a spread of 1,667 students. That spread reflects typical urban portfolio variation between specialty programs and large neighbourhood schools. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

South Holland student-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within South Holland is typically wider than the South Holland-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

# School Score
1. Thornwood High School 42
2. Greenwood Elem School 25
3. New Beginnings Learning Academy 22
4. Mckinley Jr High School 36
5. Madison School 32
6. Eisenhower School 27
7. Mckinley Elem School 20

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in South Holland

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Madison School 46.8/100
  2. 2 Eisenhower School 45.5/100
  3. 3 Thornwood High School 30.8/100
  4. 4 Greenwood Elem School 20.3/100
  5. 5 Mckinley Jr High School 19.5/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in South Holland, IL?

The highest-ranked school in South Holland is Thornwood High School with a quality score of 42/100. There are 7 public schools in South Holland with 3,466 total students.

How many schools are in South Holland, IL?

South Holland has 7 public schools with a total enrollment of 3,466 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 14.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.