Bernard J Ward Elem School
Bolingbrook, IL · Valley View CUSD 365U · Grades K - 5
967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 54%▲ Improving
Bernard J Ward Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Bernard J Ward Elem School 967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 54% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 12th in 2019 to 54th in 2025 — improving.
Bernard J Ward Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Bernard J Ward Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 375 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.6% | 64.3% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Black | 15.8% | 20.5% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 5.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 5.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 4.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Bernard J Ward Elem School
Typical home value $334K in zip 60440 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Bernard J Ward Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8John R Tibbott Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 0.9 mi away614th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 50% - 7Jonas E Salk Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 1.3 mi away832nd of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 43% - 6Oak View Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 1.6 mi away902nd of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 43% - 7Wood View Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 1.7 mi away711th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 5Independence Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 2.1 mi away1,147th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 37% - 5Jamie McGee Elementary SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 3 mi away1,069th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 37% - 8John L Sipley Elem SchoolWoodridge SD 68 · 3 mi away526th of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 54% - 7Robert C Hill Elem SchoolValley View CUSD 365U · 3.2 mi away812th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Bernard J Ward Elem School in?
Bernard J Ward Elem School is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U district in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
Is Bernard J Ward Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Bernard J Ward Elem School 967th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 54% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Bernard J Ward Elem School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 21%, White 6%, Two or more races 5% (375 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Bernard J Ward Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60440 is $334K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.