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5 schools in Worth

Illinois · Public K-12

Looking for a public school in Worth? The city has 5 K-12 options totaling roughly 1,015 students (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Worth

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,015
-208 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-2 (-40%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
60%
was 67%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Regl Inst Scholastic ExcellenceHigh06-120
Worth Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05413
Worth Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08330
Worthridge SchoolElementaryPK-PK0
Worthwoods Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05272

About Worth

Worth, Illinois is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,015 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Worth is around 203 students, 58% lower than the Illinois average of about 480.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,015 students, contracted 17% from the 1,223 reported in SY 2017-18. The school count fell from 5 to 3 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 67% to 60%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Worth discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Worth?
Worth, Illinois has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,015 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Worth?
Worth has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Worth?
Worth Elem School is the largest public school in Worth by enrollment, with approximately 413 students.
What school districts serve Worth?
Worth is served by 2 public school districts, including Worth SD 127, Region 07 South Cook ISC 4.
What grade levels do public schools in Worth cover?
Public schools in Worth serve students from pre-K through grade 12.