Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Wayne Thomas Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2939 Summit Ave,  Highland Park, IL
West Highland Park Neighborhood
North Shore School District No. 112
4.2
360 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Maureen Deely
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
62%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
31
Full Time Teachers
31
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.4%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
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Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
75.6%
Hispanic
12.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.9%
Black
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/17/2025
We couldn’t be happier with our experience at Wayne Thomas Elementary School. The teachers are truly excellent — dedicated, passionate, and consistently going above and beyond to support each child's learning and development. Our children have thrived both academically and socially, and we credit so...
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1.0 parent
4/3/2025
My son has been the victim of significant bullying and harassment this year. Unfortunately, the staff has shown little concern for the issue. I’m deeply disappointed in this school. Until they take a hard look at their internal problems and make meaningful changes, I don’t believe they deserve to re...
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5.0 parent
1/21/2024
We have two children at Wayne Thomas, currently fourth and second grade. They’ve been there since kindergarten. We are a special-needs family with a 504 and our needs always feel supported. Every staff member checks in, from the administrative assistant to the librarian. We know we can go to anyone...
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5.0 parent
1/10/2024
We have a daughter in 1st grade and a son entering Kindergarten this coming school year, and we couldn't be happier with Wayne Thomas! We were hesitant when we saw the school's scores when we first moved up to the city 7 years ago, but the current district and school leadership is exceptional (which...
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