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Best Schools in Kirkland, IL
Kirkland, IL has 14 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,758 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Kirkland exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kirkland, IL
The top high schools in Kirkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sycamore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
2. Stillman Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
3. Rochelle Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
4. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
5. Belvidere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kirkland, IL
The top middle schools in Kirkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Meridian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Sycamore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
3. Belvidere South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kirkland, IL
The top elementary schools in Kirkland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eswood C C Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
2. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 253 Students
4. Monroe Center Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 324 Students
5. Meehan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 656 Students
6. Highland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kirkland, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kirkland, IL has a total population of 2,302 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kirkland, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kirkland, IL
How many schools are in Kirkland, IL?
Kirkland, IL has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,758 students in total.
How do schools in Kirkland perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Kirkland score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Kirkland exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kirkland?
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: 44%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Kirkland
2 of 2 schools in Kirkland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Kirkland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.