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Zion Education Service District 6

2800 29th St
Zion, IL 60099-3010
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,161 students in Zion Education Service District 6. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51±¬ÁÏs in Zion Education Service District 6 have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
2,161 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Zion Education Service District 6, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#856 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
3%
27%
6%
30%
21%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
61%
28%
% Black
29%
17%
% White
4%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,588 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,174 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,588
$22,430
Spending / Student
$23,174
$21,668

Best Zion Education Service District 6 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beulah Park Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 Gilboa Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0005
Gr: PK-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2913 Elim Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0161
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2412 Jethro Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0817
Gr: 3-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3025 Ezra Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0319
Gr: 3-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Zion Central Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1716 27th St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0227
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Shiloh Park Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2635 Gabriel Ave
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0400
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeview School
2200 Bethesda Blvd
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 379-0477
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Zion Education Service District 6?
Zion Education Service District 6 manages 7 public schools serving 2,161 students.
What is the rank of Zion Education Service District 6?
Zion Education Service District 6 is ranked #863 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Zion Education Service District 6?
61% of Zion Education Service District 6 students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Zion Education Service District 6?
Zion Education Service District 6 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Zion Education Service District 6's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,174 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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