The Joseph Sears School
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Phone: (847) 256-5006
District: Kenilworth School District 38
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-8 • 519 students
Kenilworth's The Joseph Sears School serves grades PK-8 in the Kenilworth School District 38. It is among the few public schools in Illinois to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10.
The Joseph Sears School is a public school in the Kenilworth School District 38 located in Kenilworth, IL. The principal of The Joseph Sears School is Dr. Janice Matthews. As of 2014, the students are 92.3% White, non-Hispanic; 3.7% Multiracial; 2.9% Asian/Pacific Islander; 1% Hispanic; and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 92.3% | 92.2% | 49.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1% | 24.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | — | — | 17.6% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | — | — | 0.3% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| English learners | — | 1% | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrestal Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 16.4 mi | |
| 2 | Forest City Nimitz | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 17.1 mi | |
| 3 | Woodlake Apartments | Apartment Complex | Gurnee | IL | 21.6 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Eagle Ridge | Apartment Complex | Waukegan | IL | 23.7 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libertyville | Libertyville | IL | 18 mi | |
| 2 | Waukegan | Waukegan | IL | 20.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Naval Station | 16.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Chicago | 25.3 mi. |
