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West Northfield School District 31


At a glance
97thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 41
Better than 88% of Illinois districts
Elementary 1Middle 1Grades PK, KG-8
3131 Techny Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062-5857
·(847) 272-6880·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 88% of districts
2
Schools
1,010
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedField School92nd of 1,368 Illinois middle schools
Summary:

The West Northfield School District 31 in Illinois operates two schools: Henry Winkelman Elementary School and Field School. The district is ranked 97th out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is a high-performing educational system.

Within the district, Field School stands out as an exceptional middle school, ranking 92nd out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year with a 5-star rating. Its English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, while Henry Winkelman Elementary School also performs well, it does not stand out as strongly, ranking 383rd out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools with a 4-star rating.

Both schools in the district have relatively low student-teacher ratios and high spending per student, suggesting a significant investment in education. However, the district-wide chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is an area of concern that may impact student learning and achievement. Overall, the West Northfield School District 31 appears to be a high-quality educational system, with Field School standing out as an exceptional middle school within the district.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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