For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 912 students in Wood Dale, IL (there are , serving 182 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Wood Dale, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL are Wood Dale Jr High School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood Dale, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wood Dale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood Dale, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood Dale Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6n655 Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6210
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Addison Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-8040
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-8040
Grades: 3-5
| 286 students
Rank: n/an/a
543 N Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Grades: PK
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Am/pm-wood Dale Dist 7
Special Education School
543 N Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
170 S Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6336
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6336
Grades: K-2
| 257 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL include Wood Dale Jr High School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood Dale?
5 public schools are located in Wood Dale.
What percentage of students in Wood Dale go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Wood Dale are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood Dale?
Wood Dale public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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