Kenneth Murphy School

The entrance to Kenneth Murphy Elementary School features a light blue facade.

Kenneth Murphy School is a public school located in Beach Park.

Kenneth Murphy School serves approximately 350 students.

Kenneth Murphy School serves students in grades K-5.

Kenneth Murphy School is part of Beach Park Community Consolidated School District 3.

Kenneth Murphy School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

11315 W Wadsworth Rd, Beach Park, IL

Beach Park School District #3

349 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Paula Bieneman

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1

Math Proficiency
16%

Reading Proficiency
25%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

25%

Math Proficiency

16%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 27	Full Time Teachers 27
Teachers in First or Second Year 10.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

433:1

Student Diversity

Female 50.8%	Male 49.2%
Hispanic 52.3%	Black 26%
White 14.2%	Two or more races 4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

11/22/2025

I have two school age children here. We joined the school this year (2025) and have been very pleased. The school goes the extra mile to ensure they’re safe and secure. The teachers and new principal have been wonderful. Strong PTA presence and many school events that we have enjoyed going to. The s...

5.0 parent

3/3/2021

They have been more than accommodating during the pandemic and have taken great care of my child’s learning.

4.0 parent

10/5/2017

It is a well-integrated school that is trying very hard in a low income area with less than average monetary resources with some decent level of success.

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Kenneth Murphy School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Beach Park, IL, in the Beach Park neighborhood, and is served by the Beach Park School District #3 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 349 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 16% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. Kenneth Murphy School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $314,668. Discover additional schools in the area, like Zion-Benton Township High School, New Tech High - Zion-Benton East, Lake County Baptist School, and more. Learn more about what Beach Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kenneth Murphy School.

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