Schools in Northfield, Illinois (2025)
4 schools · 1,401 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 274.
Northfield, in Illinois, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,401 students. By level there are 2 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Northfield's schools is 274, below the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
2 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sunset Ridge Elem School (89.6, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Middlefork Primary School (85.6, top 5% of elementary schools nationally). 2 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are New Trier Township H S Northfield (886 students), Sunset Ridge Elem School (274 students), Middlefork Primary School (241 students).
Ranked schools in Northfield
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 190Sunset Ridge Elem SchoolNorthfield · Public Middle71% Math proficiency · 274 students
- 286Middlefork Primary SchoolNorthfield · Public Elementary84.5% Math proficiency · 241 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunset Ridge Elem School Northfield · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 89.6 Top 5% | 71% Math proficiency | 274 |
| 2 | Middlefork Primary School Northfield · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 85.6 Top 5% | 84.5% Math proficiency | 241 |
Other schools in Northfield
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Northfield?
Sunset Ridge Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Northfield with a Success Index (US) of 89.6 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Northfield?
Northfield has 4 schools (1 middle, 1 elementary, 2 other) educating 1,401 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Northfield?
The median Enrollment across schools in Northfield is 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.