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Best Schools in 60045, IL
60045, IL has 24 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 18,506 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 58%, so schools in 60045 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60045, IL
The top high schools in 60045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adlai E Stevenson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
2. Lake Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
3. Libertyville High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
4. Vernon Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students
5. Highland Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60045, IL
The top middle schools in 60045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Wright Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Deer Path Middle Sch West
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
3. Deer Path Middle Sch East
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students
4. Northwood Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
5. Hawthorn Middle School North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60045, IL
The top elementary schools in 60045, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
2. Everett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students
3. Half Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 605 Students
4. Cherokee Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students
5. Rondout Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Rondout Sd 72 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students
6. Wayne Thomas Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
7. Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 284 Students
8. Laura B Sprague School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 539 Students
9. School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center
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Projected Test Scores
School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
10. School Of St Mary
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Projected Test Scores
School Of St Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60045, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60045, IL has a total population of 21,066 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60045, 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 60045, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60045, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60045, 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 60045, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60045, IL
How many schools are in 60045, IL?
60045, IL has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 18,506 students in total.
How do schools in 60045 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 60045 score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 58%, so on average schools in 60045 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60045?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 48%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations