Whittier Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Northlake, Illinois 60164 · Berkeley SD 87
#899 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#26862 of 50,301 nationally
About Whittier Primary School
Whittier Primary School is a public elementary located in Northlake, in the Berkeley SD 87 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 368 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 899th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 368.
There are 7 schools in Northlake; Whittier Primary School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
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 Whittier Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Whittier Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Roy Elem School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students · 956 m away
Grant Primary
Stone Park · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.3 km away
J W Riley Intermediate School
Northlake · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
320 students · 1.4 km away
Mannheim Middle School
Melrose Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students · 1.4 km away
Northlake Middle School
Northlake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students · 1.4 km away
Scott Elementary School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
385 students · 1.5 km away
Enger School
Franklin Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
0 students · 1.9 km away
West Leyden High School
Northlake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,687 students · 2.0 km away
Grant Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students · 2.0 km away
Dan H Pietrini Elem School
Franklin Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Grimes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Ridge Circle Elem School
Streamwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Woodland Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Mae Jemison School
Hazel Crest · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
367 students
Randolph Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Whittier Primary School a good school?
Whittier Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #899 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 Whittier Primary School rank in Illinois?
Whittier Primary School ranks #899 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #26862 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Whittier Primary School?
Whittier Primary School had 368 students in 2025.
Is Whittier Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
Whittier Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Whittier Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Whittier Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.