For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,029 students in Worth, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Worth, IL are Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Worth Elementary School and Worth Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Worth have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Worth, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 671-0935
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Worth Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11158 S Oak Park Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2801
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2801
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Worth Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11151 S New England Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2803
Grades: 6-8
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Worthwoods Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11000 S Oketo Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2802
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2802
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
11218 S Ridgeland Ave
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2800
Worth, IL 60482
(708) 448-2800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Worth, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Worth, IL include Regl Inst Scholastic Excellence, Worth Elementary School and Worth Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Worth?
5 public schools are located in Worth.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth?
Worth public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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