Best Schools in Lakewood, IL
Lakewood, IL has 12 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,515 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Lakewood meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lakewood, IL
The top high schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Huntley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2926 Students
2. Crystal Lake South High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
3. Crystal Lake Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1470 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lakewood, IL
The top middle schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marlowe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
2. Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
3. Lundahl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lakewood, IL
The top elementary schools in Lakewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Martin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 797 Students
2. South Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students
3. Woods Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
4. West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
5. The Goddard School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Goddard School • Private • Grades KG • 14 Students
6. Chesak Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 716 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lakewood, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lakewood, IL has a total population of 5,227 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.84 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakewood, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lakewood, IL
How many schools are in Lakewood, IL?
Lakewood, IL has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,515 students in total.
How do schools in Lakewood perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Lakewood score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Lakewood meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakewood?
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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- Projected: 36%
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