Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (19-20)
68 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
To APPRECIATE, EDUCATE, EMPOWER, and ADVOCATE for all students with disabilities.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)6%
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)18%
26%
Black
(19-20)32%
17%
White
(19-20)37%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)7%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Park School?
68 students attend Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Park School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What school district is Park School part of?
Park School is part of Evanston Dists 65/202 Jnt Agr School District.
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