For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 912 students in Wood Dale, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wood Dale, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL are Wood Dale Jr High School and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood Dale, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wood Dale have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wood Dale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wood Dale Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6n655 Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6210
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Addison Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-8040
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-8040
Gr: 3-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
543 N Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Am/pm-wood Dale Dist 7
Special Education School
543 N Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 694-1174
Rank: n/an/a
170 S Wood Dale Rd
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6336
Wood Dale, IL 60191
(630) 766-6336
Gr: K-2 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wood Dale, IL include Wood Dale Jr High School and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wood Dale?
5 public schools are located in Wood Dale.
What percentage of students in Wood Dale go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wood Dale are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wood Dale?
Wood Dale public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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