Best Public Schools in Ramsey, IL

The city of Ramsey, Illinois is home to two schools: Ramsey Elementary School and Ramsey High School, both part of the Ramsey CUSD 204 district. While Ramsey Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools, Ramsey High School's performance has been more mixed.

Ramsey Elementary School stands out as a strong performer, with impressive English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates that are significantly higher than the state average. In 2024-2025, 71.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.1%. The school's 5th grade ELA proficiency rate was an impressive 96%. However, the school's math proficiency rates, while still above the state average, are lower than its ELA results.

In contrast, Ramsey High School's performance has been more uneven. While the school has had some high points, such as a 4-star rating in 2023-2024, its overall statewide ranking has fluctuated between 166-338 out of 698 Illinois high schools over the past 3 years. The high school's ELA proficiency rates, while above the state average, are lower than the elementary school's, and its math proficiency rates are concerning, with only 33.3% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, compared to the state average of 38.5%.