Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: (847) 881-9459
District: Sunset Ridge School District 29
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 4,5,6,7,8 • 273 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary School, a public school located in Northfield, IL, serves grades 4-8 in the Sunset Ridge School District 29.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School is a public school located in Northfield, IL. 273 students attend Sunset Ridge Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 10/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Illinois Assessment of Readiness data from Illinois State Board of Education, and using 2025 Illinois Science Assessment data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Illinois State Board of Education. |
Posted: June 28, 2019
Posted: June 28, 2019
Posted: June 28, 2019
We have had an outstanding experience at SRS. It truly is a special place and a hidden gem
Posted: June 28, 2019
The school works hard to find the right balance and is responsive to parent feedback.
Posted: June 28, 2019
Teachers are incredibly engaged and involved. They are always willing to stay before or after and to support kids who have ideas they need help implementing.
Posted: June 28, 2019
Posted: June 28, 2019
Dr. Stange (Superintendent) and Dr. Sukenik (Principal) know every student and family by name and always take time to get to know kids and families and really listen to feedback. When issues arise they find a great balance and ensure that everyone feels heard.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forrestal Military Community | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 13.9 mi | |
| 2 | Forest City Nimitz | Neighborhood/Subdivision | North Chicago | IL | 14.7 mi | |
| 3 | Woodlake Apartments | Apartment Complex | Gurnee | IL | 18.9 mi | |
| 4 | Reserve at Eagle Ridge | Apartment Complex | Waukegan | IL | 21.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Libertyville | Libertyville | IL | 14.8 mi | |
| 2 | Waukegan | Waukegan | IL | 18.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Great Lakes Naval Station | 13.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Chicago | 25 mi. |
