John V. Leigh Elementary is an elementary school in Norridge serving over 545 students in grades Pre-K through 4th, with older grades offered at nearby J. Giles Elementary. Overseen by Illinois District #80, the school seeks to inspire educational excellence in a nurturing environment, with high test scores and student performance ratings compared to other Illinois institutions. Nearly half of all students at Leigh Elementary perform at or above average in reading and math.
The school was built in 1958 amid an increase in the local population served by Giles Elementary. It was named after longtime District #80 superintendent, John V.. Leigh. School programs include special education and STEAM-focused learning, including the in-progress construction of a new science center.
John V. Leigh Elementary seeks to develop students who are independent, collaborative and motivated in a learning environment that is safe and positive. An engaged parent portal encourages parent involvement in each child’s education.
J Leigh Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-4
8151 W Lawrence Ave,
Norridge, IL
Norridge School District No. 80
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Jennifer Ban
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
41
Full Time Teachers
41
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.7%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
597:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
White
69.2%
Hispanic
17.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/14/2025
Great school, so far no bad teachers but neighborhood school is great cuz of the people who go there
6/14/2023
Great support for kids. We really like it.
6/9/2021
The teachers and staff are amazing. My kids were all very happy in their grades.
3/25/2021
This was our first year at Leigh and my first grader has an awesome year, despite covid. The teachers went above and beyond to design the curriculum and keep students engaged. We were back into hybrid program when most schools were still shut down. The teachers were and are committed to being in the...
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J Leigh Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Norridge, IL, in the Norridge neighborhood, and is served by the Norridge School District No. 80 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 572 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. J Leigh Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $454,439. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ridgewood Community High School, William Howard Taft High School, East Leyden High School, and more. Learn more about what Norridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near J Leigh Elementary School.