Schools in Wheeling CCSD 21, Illinois (2025)
13 schools · 6,298 students · 13 public · median Enrollment 532.
Wheeling CCSD 21, in Illinois, has 13 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 6,298 students. By level there are 9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 other; by sector 13 public.
The median Enrollment across Wheeling CCSD 21's schools is 532, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
12 of the 13 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Henry W Longfellow Elem School (74.3, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by J W Riley Elem School (59.3, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Cooper Middle School (49.0, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Cooper Middle School (732 students), Jack London Middle School (628 students), Oliver W Holmes Middle School (615 students).
Schools are spread across 4 citys, with the most in Wheeling (7), Buffalo Grove (3), Arlington Heights (2), Mount Prospect (1).
Ranked schools in Wheeling CCSD 21
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 174Henry W Longfellow Elem SchoolBuffalo Grove · Public Elementary69% Math proficiency · 510 students
- 259J W Riley Elem SchoolArlington Heights · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 319 students
- 349Cooper Middle SchoolBuffalo Grove · Public Middle42% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 448Edgar A Poe Elem SchoolArlington Heights · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 317 students
- 543Booth Tarkington Elem SchoolWheeling · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 540 students
- 634Jack London Middle SchoolWheeling · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 628 students
- 729Joyce Kilmer Elem SchoolBuffalo Grove · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 590 students
- 827Oliver W Holmes Middle SchoolWheeling · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 615 students
- 927Robert Frost Elem SchoolMount Prospect · Public Elementary25% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 1023Mark Twain Elem SchoolWheeling · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 1122Walt Whitman Elem SchoolWheeling · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 1216Eugene Field Elem SchoolWheeling · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 613 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry W Longfellow Elem School Buffalo Grove · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 74.3 Top 25% | 69% Math proficiency | 510 |
| 2 | J W Riley Elem School Arlington Heights · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 319 |
| 3 | Cooper Middle School Buffalo Grove · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.0 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 4 | Edgar A Poe Elem School Arlington Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 317 |
| 5 | Booth Tarkington Elem School Wheeling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 540 |
| 6 | Jack London Middle School Wheeling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 33.8 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 628 |
| 7 | Joyce Kilmer Elem School Buffalo Grove · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.5 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 590 |
| 8 | Oliver W Holmes Middle School Wheeling · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 26.7 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 615 |
| 9 | Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 10 | Mark Twain Elem School Wheeling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 11 | Walt Whitman Elem School Wheeling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.8 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 12 | Eugene Field Elem School Wheeling · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 16.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 613 |
Other schools in Wheeling CCSD 21
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Wheeling CCSD 21 side by side →
Citys in Wheeling CCSD 21
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Wheeling CCSD 21?
Henry W Longfellow Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Wheeling CCSD 21 with a Success Index (US) of 74.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Wheeling CCSD 21?
Wheeling CCSD 21 has 13 schools (9 elementary, 3 middle, 1 other) educating 6,298 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Wheeling CCSD 21?
The median Enrollment across schools in Wheeling CCSD 21 is 532. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.