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Shabonee School

Public Grades 3-5
44th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 2,056 Illinois Elementary Schools
Better than 98% of Illinois elementary schools
Summary

Shabonee School is an exceptional elementary school located in Northbrook, Illinois, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 437 students. As part of the highly-ranked Northbrook Education Service District 27, Shabonee School has consistently been among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 10 school years.

Shabonee School's academic performance is truly outstanding, with 88.6% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.8% in Mathematics on the Illinois Assessment of Readiness exams, significantly outpacing both the district and state averages. The school's success extends to various student subgroups as well, with Shabonee ranking among the top 20-40 elementary schools in Illinois for Asian, Hispanic, and students with special education needs. This consistent high performance across diverse learners is a testament to the school's commitment to equity and excellence.

Interestingly, Shabonee School's exceptional outcomes are complemented by relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and high per-student spending, which may contribute to its success. When compared to nearby schools, such as Westmoor Elementary School, Shabonee maintains a similar level of high academic achievement, underscoring the quality of education provided within the Northbrook Education Service District 27. Overall, Shabonee School stands out as an exemplary institution, delivering a well-rounded and equitable educational experience for its diverse student population.

460
Students ?
12.0
Student/teacher ratio ?
$25,611
Per pupil spending ?
0.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 1000 Pfingsten Rd
       Northbrook, IL  60062-3316

(847) 498-4970

District: Northbrook Education Service District 27


Students who attend Shabonee School usually attend:

Middle:    Wood Oaks Junior High School
High:    Glenbrook North High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Asian:
25.7%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 98th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Illinois average (80% vs 44% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 2% of Illinois elementary schools
Small classes — about 12 students per teacher
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school80%
District avg80%
Illinois avg44%
44th of 2,056
Illinois public elementary schools ?
Top 2%▼ down 1 pts since 2015
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SchoolDigger rating ?
9th of 811Northbrook Education Service District 27 among Illinois districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
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All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202595.744 of 205697.9%★★★★★
202497.929 of 206798.6%★★★★★
202397.925 of 207798.8%★★★★★
202297.336 of 208298.3%★★★★★
202199.216 of 194899.2%★★★★★
201996.733 of 208698.4%★★★★★
201897.820 of 203799.0%★★★★★
201798.415 of 204499.3%★★★★★
201698.216 of 204699.2%★★★★★
201598.916 of 205299.2%★★★★★
201488.5177 of 209391.5%★★★★★
201388.0190 of 216791.2%★★★★★
201285.999 of 216695.4%★★★★★
201185.4124 of 214794.2%★★★★★
201085.6121 of 213994.3%★★★★★
200987.178 of 212096.3%★★★★★
200887.073 of 209296.5%★★★★★
200778.4340 of 209583.8%★★★★☆
200683.1177 of 208691.5%★★★★★
200584.0158 of 202292.2%★★★★★
200482.7253 of 203087.5%★★★★☆
200386.1145 of 202092.8%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202581.528 of 23488.0%★★★★☆
202482.226 of 21988.1%★★★★☆
202384.519 of 23792.0%★★★★★
202280.928 of 22687.6%★★★★☆
202188.67 of 13494.8%★★★★★
201984.717 of 24393.0%★★★★★
201877.348 of 24280.2%★★★★☆

Disabled

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202593.243 of 104995.9%★★★★★
202487.450 of 88694.4%★★★★★
202395.119 of 90797.9%★★★★★

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
201897.47 of 71899.0%★★★★★

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202593.871 of 194296.3%★★★★★
202496.551 of 194297.4%★★★★★
202397.327 of 195798.6%★★★★★
202296.253 of 197097.3%★★★★★
202197.922 of 168098.7%★★★★★
201996.333 of 201998.4%★★★★★
201896.825 of 196498.7%★★★★★

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202596.125 of 98297.5%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
201974.7259 of 181685.7%★★★★☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202595.640 of 194797.9%★★★★★
202497.923 of 195998.8%★★★★★
202397.429 of 198498.5%★★★★★
202297.531 of 197798.4%★★★★★
202199.213 of 170799.2%★★★★★
201995.943 of 201997.9%★★★★★
201897.523 of 197298.8%★★★★★

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202396.31 of 9398.9%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202596.431 of 129297.6%★★★★★
202489.582 of 119593.1%★★★★★
202396.523 of 115698.0%★★★★★
202289.355 of 111395.1%★★★★★
202187.145 of 64093.0%★★★★★
201989.963 of 119494.7%★★★★★
201899.23 of 76399.6%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankIllinois percentileRating
202586.9121 of 138991.3%★★★★★
202490.680 of 139294.3%★★★★★
202391.565 of 141995.4%★★★★★
202290.074 of 142594.8%★★★★★
202194.926 of 130898.0%★★★★★
201988.490 of 146293.8%★★★★★
201893.430 of 146397.9%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
English Language Learner (2018)99th percentile~ school
Multi-racial (2023)99th percentile~ school
Male (2025)98th percentile~ school
Special Education (2025)98th percentile~ school
Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school
Female (2025)96th percentile~ school
Disabled (2025)96th percentile~ school
White (2025)91st percentile-7 vs school
Asian (2025)88th percentile-10 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2019)86th percentile-13 vs school
By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts89%+36 vs state
Mathematics81%+42 vs state
Science70%+30 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shabonee School

In the 2024-25 school year, 460 students attended Shabonee School.

Students who attend Shabonee School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wood Oaks Junior High School
High : Glenbrook North High School

Yes! Shabonee School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 2056 Illinois elementary schools.

Students at Shabonee School are 65% White, 26% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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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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