North Shore Sd 112, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on North Shore Sd 112

North Shore School District 112 serves students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across six towns in northern Lake County: Highland Park, Highwood, Deerfield, and Lake Forest, along with portions of other communities. The district operates ten schools and serves families in a region where housing values are substantial, with the district's weighted median home value in the upper range for the county.

The district's state testing results show proficiency patterns that vary meaningfully by grade and subject. In English language arts, third-grade students show lower proficiency, but performance strengthens in the upper elementary grades and is strongest in eighth grade. Math proficiency starts high in third grade and trends downward through the middle grades, reaching its lowest point in eighth grade. Science testing, available only for grades five and eight, shows proficiency rates in the mid-range. Overall, the district's average proficiency across tested grades and subjects places it above the midpoint among Lake County's districts. Chronic absenteeism is a strength, placing the district in the top quartile of the county. Per-pupil spending is in the upper-middle range for the county.

The district is in the midst of significant infrastructure change. Voters approved a substantial bond referendum in November 2022 to fund renovations across all ten schools, including security upgrades, new air-quality systems, accessibility improvements, and modernization. This work carries direct financial impact for residents; the estimated cost adds annual property tax obligations. Renovations at Northwood, Edgewood, Oak Terrace, and Ravinia have been completed, with Braeside and Wayne Thomas under way. These visible facility improvements are a factor families will encounter both in their school experience and their tax bill.

The district is also managing significant programmatic changes. In June 2025, the school board voted to close Red Oak Elementary School at the end of the 2026-27 school year and consolidate the district's dual-language program into Oak Terrace Elementary beginning in 2027-28. This decision reflects a decline in dual-language enrollment since the 2020-21 school year and a decrease in Hispanic student enrollment overall. For families currently in or considering the dual-language program, this consolidation will reshape both the program structure and attendance boundaries.

The student body includes a substantial majority of white students, with about a quarter of students identifying as Hispanic, and smaller shares of Asian, multiracial, and Black students. Data on free-or-reduced-price-lunch eligibility and English learner enrollment are not publicly available through state reporting. The district's enrollment is relatively stable across grade levels, suggesting consistent cohort flow through the elementary and middle school years.

This is a district in transition, with new facilities coming online, a closing school on the horizon, and a consolidating dual-language program. Parents and prospective residents should expect both the benefits of modernized school buildings and the adjustments that come with program consolidation and boundary changes.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

3,774

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 23%

Black 2%

White 67%

Asian 4%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

41%

—

Gr 4

51%

—

Gr 5

51%

—

Gr 6

43%

—

Gr 7

40%

—

Gr 8

69%

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Math

Gr 3

42%

—

Gr 4

34%

—

Gr 5

28%

—

Gr 6

23%

—

Gr 7

29%

—

Gr 8

31%

—

Science

Gr 5

28%

—

Gr 8

41%

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Schools in this District

10 schools are officially reported under this district.

Indian Trail Elem School

Braeside Elem School

Edgewood Middle School

Ravinia Elem School

Sherwood Elem School

Northwood Middle School

Oak Terrace Elem School

Wayne Thomas Elem School

Red Oak Elem School

Green Bay School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

74%

Grade 3

62%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

61%

Grade 6

57%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

67%

Grade 3

72%

Grade 4

75%

Grade 5

79%

Grade 6

73%

Grade 7

82%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

59%

Grade 5

67%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$757,678

Year-over-year change+6.3%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$477K to $1.2M

vs. state typical2.61x

vs. national typical2.06x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60035	Highland Park	$776K	+6.2%	91.9%
60040	Highwood	$477K	+8.5%	5.8%
60015	Deerfield	$720K	+6.9%	2.3%
60045	Lake Forest	$1.2M	+9.0%	0.1%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,823/mo

Year-over-year change+6.1%

Range across 4 ZIP codes$2,314 to $4,038/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (4 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60035	Highland Park	$2,857	+6.2%	91.9%
60040	Highwood	$2,314	—	5.8%
60015	Deerfield	$2,708	+2.4%	2.3%
60045	Lake Forest	$4,038	—	0.1%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,823/mo

Home price / national median income9.1x

Annual rent / national median income40.5%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$1,000/mo

Market Activity: Lake County

Median listing price$499,000

Median listing price YoY+6.2%

Median price per sq ft$240

Median price per sq ft YoY+7.6%

Median days on market29.0 days

Median days on market YoY+1.8%

Active listings862

Active listings YoY-10.0%

New listings832

New listings YoY-7.1%

Pending listings1,154

Pending listings YoY-3.0%

Hotness: median listing price$499,450

Hotness: median listing price YoY+3.6%

Supply score95.4

Supply score YoY+0.9%

Demand score77.8

Demand score YoY+1.8%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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