Best Schools in 60042, IL
60042, IL has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,241 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 60042 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60042, IL
The top high schools in 60042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wauconda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1460 Students
2. Mchenry Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Chsd 156 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2222 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60042, IL
The top middle schools in 60042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mchenry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
2. Matthews Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60042, IL
The top elementary schools in 60042, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Crown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 859 Students
2. Edgebrook Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 528 Students
3. Cotton Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
4. Chauncey H Duker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60042, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60042, IL has a total population of 8,415 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60042, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 60042, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60042, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60042, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 60042, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60042, IL
How many schools are in 60042, IL?
60042, IL has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,241 students in total.
How do schools in 60042 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 60042 score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 60042 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60042?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
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