Best Public Schools in Bolingbrook, IL

The city of Bolingbrook, Illinois is home to 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Valley View CUSD 365U district, except for one elementary school that belongs to the Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district. The schools in Bolingbrook exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout institutions like Wayne Builta Elementary School consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others struggle to meet proficiency standards.

The data reveals significant disparities in test scores, with Bolingbrook High School performing slightly below the district and state averages, while middle schools like Jane Addams Middle School and Brooks Middle School excel, with over 60-70% proficiency in English Language Arts and 30-40% in Mathematics. At the elementary level, schools like John R Tibbott Elementary and Wayne Builta Elementary stand out with over 60% proficiency, while others like Bernard J Ward Elementary and Oak View Elementary struggle to reach 50% proficiency.

The data also reveals significant variations in spending per student, ranging from around $13,500 to $23,800, with the higher-performing schools generally spending more. Student-teacher ratios also vary, from 9.8:1 to 15.9:1. Additionally, the schools exhibit a wide range of free/reduced lunch rates, from 16.67% at Wayne Builta Elementary to 77.87% at Bernard J Ward Elementary, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity across the district.