For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,849 students in Homewood, IL (there are , serving 80 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Homewood, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Homewood, IL are Winston Churchill School and James Hart School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Homewood, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Homewood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Homewood, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winston Churchill School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 190th St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3424
Grades: 3-5
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
James Hart School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18220 Morgan St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-5544
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Homewood, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18211 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Grades: 5-6
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Homewood, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Homewood, IL include Winston Churchill School and James Hart School.
How many public schools are located in Homewood?
3 public schools are located in Homewood.
What percentage of students in Homewood go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Homewood are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Homewood?
Homewood public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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