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Best Schools in Island Lake, IL
Island Lake, 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 Island Lake meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Island Lake, IL
The top high schools in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL
The top middle schools in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL
The top elementary schools in Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Island Lake, IL has a total population of 8,777 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 Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Island Lake, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Island Lake, 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 Island Lake, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Island Lake, IL
How many schools are in Island Lake, IL?
Island Lake, 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 Island Lake perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Island Lake score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Island Lake meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Island Lake?
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: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Island Lake
2 of 2 schools in Island Lake carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Island Lake. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.