For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,161 students in Zion ESD 6 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Zion ESD 6 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Zion ESD 6 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#849 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)4%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
61%
28%
% Black
29%
16%
% White
4%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,588 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,174 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,588
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,174
$21,244
Best Zion ESD 6 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beulah Park Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Gilboa Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Grades: PK-2
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Grades: PK-2
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Zion Central Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Grades: 3-5
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
West Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2412 Jethro Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Grades: 3-5
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Grades: PK-2
| 262 students
Rank: n/an/a
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District is ranked #837 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zion ESD 6 School District?
61% of Zion ESD 6 School District students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion ESD 6 School District?
Zion ESD 6 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion ESD 6 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,174 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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