For the 2025-26 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Homewood, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 3-5 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
1804 Willow Rd
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 798-3720
Gr: PK-2 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Homewood, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18211 Aberdeen St
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Homewood, IL 60430
(708) 799-8721
Gr: 5-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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