For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,365 students in Wadsworth, IL (there are , serving 426 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Wadsworth, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL are Millburn Elementary School, Newport Elementary School and Prairie Trail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadsworth, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wadsworth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wadsworth, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millburn Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18550 W Millburn Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 356-8331
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 356-8331
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15872 W 21st St
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 599-5330
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 599-5330
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Trail School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13600 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Gr: 3-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL include Millburn Elementary School, Newport Elementary School and Prairie Trail School.
How many public schools are located in Wadsworth?
3 public schools are located in Wadsworth.
What percentage of students in Wadsworth go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Wadsworth are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wadsworth?
Wadsworth public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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