Top Rankings
New Lenox SD 122 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,982 students in New Lenox SD 122 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in New Lenox SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
4,982 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
New Lenox SD 122 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#198 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.70
# American Indian Students
6 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
43 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
597 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
28%
# Black Students
83 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
4,080 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
82%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
129
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
393
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
499
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
549
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
522
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
585
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
581
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
572
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
574
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
578
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,035 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,035
$21,964
Spending / Student
$14,876
$21,218
Best New Lenox SD 122 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arnold J Tyler School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Grades: 1-3
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Nelson Ridge School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Grades: 4-6
| 455 students
Rank: #33.
Spencer Crossing
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
Grades: 4-6
| 538 students
Rank: #44.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #55.
Spencer Pointe
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Grades: 1-3
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
Nelson Prairie School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Grades: 1-3
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Grades: 7-8
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Bentley Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
Grades: 4-6
| 380 students
Rank: #99.
Oster-oakview School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
Grades: 4-6
| 365 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Rank: #1111.
Haines Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
Grades: 1-3
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,982 students.
What is the rank of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District is ranked #205 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Lenox SD 122 School District?
82% of New Lenox SD 122 School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is New Lenox SD 122 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,876 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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