New Lenox SD 122 School District

102 S Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451-1702
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,956 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.
Public Schools in New Lenox SD 122 School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
12 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
4,956 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
301 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

New Lenox SD 122 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#198 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
46%
27%
35%
30%
59%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.34
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,125 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,954 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,125
$22,455
Spending / Student
$14,954
$21,692

Best New Lenox SD 122 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold J Tyler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
511 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2398
Gr: 1-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Nelson Ridge School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2470 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2870
Gr: 4-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Spencer Crossing
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1711 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7997
Gr: 4-6 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Cherry Hill Elementary And Ec Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 Kingston Dr
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7831
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Nelson Prairie School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2366 Nelson Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2874
Gr: 1-3 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
513 E Illinois Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Spencer Pointe
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1721 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7988
Gr: 1-3 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Alex M Martino Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
731 E Joliet Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-7593
Gr: 7-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Liberty Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 Lenox St
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7951
Gr: 7-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Oster-oakview School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
809 N Cedar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2125
Gr: 4-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Haines Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 Haines Ave
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 485-2115
Gr: 1-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Spencer Trail
1701 Spencer Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-7007
Gr: K | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

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 4,956 students.
What is the rank of New Lenox SD 122 School District?
New Lenox SD 122 School District is ranked #205 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
81% of New Lenox SD 122 School District students are White, 13% 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 $14,954 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 4,956 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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