Top Rankings
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,765 students in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,765 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
300 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
58%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $35,855 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $44,752 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$135 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$169 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$35,855
$21,990
Spending / Student
$44,752
$21,244
Best Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,436 students
Rank: #22.
Hinsdale South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District manages 3 public schools serving 3,765 students.
What is the rank of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District is ranked #38 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
58% of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District?
Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Hinsdale TWP HSD 86 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $44,752 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
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