For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,872 students in Sandwich, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Sandwich, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL are Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sandwich, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sandwich have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sandwich, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Gr: PK-3 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Gr: PK-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Herman E Dummer
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Sandwich Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Sandwich Community High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 560 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Area Voc Center
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sandwich, IL include Prairie View Elementary School, Lynn G Haskin Elementary School and W W Woodbury Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sandwich?
7 public schools are located in Sandwich.
What percentage of students in Sandwich go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Sandwich are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sandwich?
Sandwich public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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