Best Schools in Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL has a total of 276 schools including 44 high schools, 60 middle schools and 163 elementary schools. A total of 140,281 students attend Lake County, IL schools. On average, schools in Lake County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL has 44 high schools with 47,825 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 Lake County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake County don't meet expectations.
1. New Trier Township H S Winnetka
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New Trier Twp Hsd 203 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2856 Students
2. Adlai E Stevenson High School
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Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
3. Deerfield High School
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Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students
4. Lake Forest High School
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Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
5. Vernon Hills High School
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Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1505 Students
6. Libertyville High School
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Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
7. Barrington High School
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2802 Students
8. Lake Zurich High School
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Lake Zurich Cusd 95 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1804 Students
9. Highland Park High School
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Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
10. Grayslake Central High School
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Grayslake Chsd 127 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1419 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL has 60 middle schools with 34,990 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 Lake County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake County don't meet expectations.
1. Daniel Wright Jr High School
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Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Charles J Caruso Middle School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 445 Students
3. Alan B Shepard Middle School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students
4. Twin Groves Middle School
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Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 622 Students
5. Aptakisic Junior High School
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Aptakisic-tripp Ccsd 102 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 883 Students
6. Woodlawn Middle School
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Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 670 Students
7. Highland Middle School
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Libertyville Sd 70 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
8. Deer Path Middle Sch East
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students
9. Deer Path Middle Sch West
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
10. Edgewood Middle School
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North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County, IL
Lake County, IL has 163 elementary schools with 57,466 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 Lake County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake County don't meet expectations.
1. The Joseph Sears School
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Kenilworth Sd 38 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 471 Students
2. Bannockburn School
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Bannockburn Sd 106 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students
3. Half Day School
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Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 605 Students
4. Wilmot Elem School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
5. Prairie Elementary School
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Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 464 Students
6. Indian Trail Elem School
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North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students
7. Walden Elem School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
8. Oak Grove Elem School
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Oak Grove Sd 68 Green Oaks • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students
9. Rondout Elem School
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Rondout Sd 72 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students
10. South Park Elem School
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Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 441 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake County, IL has a total population of 714,342 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake County, 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 Lake County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake County, 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 Lake County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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