Best Elementary Schools in Summit, IL

The city of Summit, Illinois is home to three elementary schools serving grades K-5: Otis P Graves Elementary School, Walsh Elementary School, and Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School. These schools are part of the Summit School District 104.

Among the three schools, Walsh Elementary School stands out with the highest ranking in Illinois, the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and the lowest student-teacher ratio. Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School also performs well, ranking second among the three schools and achieving the highest proficiency rates in both subjects. In contrast, Otis P Graves Elementary School has consistently lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages.

The data suggests a potential correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population and academic performance, with schools serving a higher proportion of students from low-income families tending to have lower proficiency rates. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio appears to be a more influential factor, with Dr. Donald Wharton Elementary School having the lowest ratio and generally stronger academic performance.