Best Schools in 60051, IL
60051, IL has 27 public schools (6 high, 8 middle, 13 elementary) serving 18,056 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in 60051 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 60051, IL
The top high schools in 60051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
2. Richmond-burton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond-burton Chsd 157 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
3. Johnsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsburg Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
4. Wauconda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1460 Students
5. Mchenry Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Chsd 156 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2222 Students
6. Grant Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Chsd 124 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in 60051, IL
The top middle schools in 60051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Grove Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
2. Nippersink Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
3. Wauconda Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
4. Cary Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
5. Big Hollow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Hollow Sd 38 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 803 Students
6. Mchenry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
7. Matthews Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
8. Johnsburg Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsburg Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 344 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 60051, IL
The top elementary schools in 60051, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
2. Robert Crown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 859 Students
3. Edgebrook Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 528 Students
4. Richmond Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
5. Cotton Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
6. Deer Path Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 485 Students
7. Johnsburg Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsburg Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 366 Students
8. Hilltop Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 461 Students
9. Big Hollow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Hollow Sd 38 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 529 Students
10. Chauncey H Duker School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 390 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 60051, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
60051, IL has a total population of 24,754 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 60051, 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 60051, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 60051, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 60051, 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 60051, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 60051, IL
How many schools are in 60051, IL?
60051, IL has 27 public schools: 6 high schools, 8 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 18,056 students in total.
How do schools in 60051 perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in 60051 score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in 60051 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 60051?
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: 46%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations