For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,365 students in Wadsworth, IL (there are , serving 426 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Wadsworth, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL are Millburn Elementary School, Prairie Trail School and Newport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wadsworth, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wadsworth have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Wadsworth, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millburn Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18550 W Millburn Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 356-8331
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 356-8331
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Trail School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13600 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Newport Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15872 W 21st St
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 599-5330
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 599-5330
Grades: K-5
| 256 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wadsworth, IL include Millburn Elementary School, Prairie Trail School and Newport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wadsworth?
3 public schools are located in Wadsworth.
What percentage of students in Wadsworth go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Wadsworth are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wadsworth?
Wadsworth public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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