For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,063 students in Westchester, IL (there are , serving 276 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Westchester, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Westchester, IL are Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Westchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westchester, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westchester Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1620 Norfolk Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Grades: 6-8
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Westchester Intermediate School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Canterbury St
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Grades: 3-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paec Academy
Special Education School
1640 Newcastle Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 236-5153
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 236-5153
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Downing Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westchester, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Westchester, IL include Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Westchester?
4 public schools are located in Westchester.
What percentage of students in Westchester go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Westchester are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester?
Westchester public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westchester include: Westchester Intermediate School vs. Westchester Primary School, Westchester Middle School vs. Westchester Intermediate School, Westchester Middle School vs. Westchester Primary School
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