For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,041 students in Westchester, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 304 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Westchester, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westchester, IL are Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westchester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Westchester have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westchester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westchester Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1620 Norfolk Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Westchester Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10900 Canterbury St
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Paec Academy
Special Education School
1640 Newcastle Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 236-5153
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 236-5153
Rank: n/an/a
2400 Downing Ave
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 450-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westchester, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Westchester, IL include Westchester Middle School and Westchester Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Westchester?
4 public schools are located in Westchester.
What percentage of students in Westchester go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Westchester are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westchester?
Westchester public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westchester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westchester include: Westchester Intermediate School vs. Westchester Primary School, Westchester Intermediate School vs. Westchester Middle School, Westchester Primary School vs. Westchester Intermediate School
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