Home › Illinois › Lake County
Best Schools in Highwood, IL
Highwood, IL has 6 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,186 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Highwood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Highwood, IL
The top high schools in Highwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
Best Middle Schools in Highwood, IL
The top middle schools in Highwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edgewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
2. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Highwood, IL
The top elementary schools in Highwood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Trail Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
2. Wayne Thomas Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
3. Oak Terrace Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 373 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Highwood, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Highwood, IL has a total population of 5,636 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highwood, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highwood, 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 Highwood, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Highwood, IL
How many schools are in Highwood, IL?
Highwood, IL has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,186 students in total.
How do schools in Highwood perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Highwood score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Highwood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Highwood?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Highwood, IL
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 83%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Highwood
1 of 1 schools in Highwood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Highwood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.