Lincoln Way West
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Lenox, Illinois 60451 · Lincoln Way CHSD 210
#97 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#6846 of 16,910 nationally
About Lincoln Way West
Lincoln Way West is a public high located in New Lenox, in the Lincoln Way CHSD 210 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,047 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 97th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is math proficiency (74th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,047.
There are 14 schools in New Lenox; Lincoln Way West ranks 10th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)58%
- Reading proficiency (30%)55%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)18.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Lincoln Way West by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,047
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 18.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 58%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Lincoln Way West
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Union Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students · 1.9 km away
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students · 2.6 km away
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students · 2.7 km away
Cherry Hill Elem and EC Center
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students · 3.2 km away
Haines Elem School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
358 students · 3.7 km away
Eisenhower Academy
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
209 students · 3.7 km away
Oster-Oakview School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
373 students · 3.9 km away
Arnold J Tyler School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
372 students · 4.0 km away
Bentley Elem School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
380 students · 4.1 km away
Alex M Martino Jr High School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 7–8
591 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Hampshire · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,046 students
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Arlington Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
West Chicago Comm High School
West Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,040 students
Harry D Jacobs High School
Algonquin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
Bartlett High School
Bartlett · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,037 students
Buffalo Grove High School
Buffalo Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,021 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln Way West a good school?
Lincoln Way West has a Success Index (US) of 55.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #97 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Lincoln Way West rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Way West ranks #97 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #6846 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Lincoln Way West?
Lincoln Way West had 2,047 students in 2025.
Is Lincoln Way West a elementary school or a high school?
Lincoln Way West is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Lincoln Way West?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Lincoln Way West; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.