Best High Schools in Great Lakes, IL

Great Lakes, IL has 2 high schools with 2,306 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Great Lakes score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Great Lakes meet expectations.

1. Lake Forest High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

2. North Chicago Community High Sch

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

Best Middle Schools in Great Lakes, IL

Great Lakes, IL has 2 middle schools with 817 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Great Lakes score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Great Lakes don't meet expectations.

1. Lake Bluff Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Bluff Esd 65 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

2. Neal Math Science Academy

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Great Lakes, IL

Great Lakes, IL has 4 elementary schools with 1,670 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Great Lakes score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Great Lakes don't meet expectations.

1. Lake Bluff Elem Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Bluff Esd 65 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students

2. Evelyn Alexander School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 356 Students

3. A J Katzenmaier Academy

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 354 Students

4. Forrestal Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

9%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 390 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Great Lakes, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Great Lakes, IL has a total population of 14,506 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 100%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Great Lakes, IL

4,793

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

100%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Great Lakes, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

8.53 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.97 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.56 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Great Lakes, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Great Lakes, IL.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Great Lakes, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Great Lakes, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

North Chicago, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake Bluff, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Green Oaks, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Park City, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waukegan, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake Forest, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mettawa, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Libertyville, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Gurnee, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Highwood, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations