The Joseph Sears School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kenilworth, Illinois 60043 · Kenilworth SD 38
#16 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#899 of 50,301 nationally
About The Joseph Sears School
The Joseph Sears School is a public elementary located in Kenilworth, in the Kenilworth SD 38 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 471 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 16th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (88th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 471.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74%
- Reading proficiency (30%)73%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.9
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 The Joseph Sears School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 73%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Joseph Sears School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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McKenzie Elem School
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Central Elem School
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485 students · 2.0 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 2.1 km away
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students · 2.5 km away
Marie Murphy School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 6–8
253 students · 2.5 km away
Willard Elem School
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355 students · 2.6 km away
Crow Island Elem School
Winnetka · Public elementary · Grades K–4
360 students · 2.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Joseph Sears School a good school?
The Joseph Sears School has a Success Index (US) of 89.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #16 of 2,303 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 The Joseph Sears School rank in Illinois?
The Joseph Sears School ranks #16 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #899 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Joseph Sears School?
The Joseph Sears School had 471 students in 2025.
Is The Joseph Sears School a elementary school or a high school?
The Joseph Sears School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near The Joseph Sears School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Joseph Sears School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.