Best Schools in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County, IL has a total of 121 schools including 24 high schools, 28 middle schools and 68 elementary schools. A total of 68,779 students attend McHenry County, IL schools. On average, schools in McHenry County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McHenry County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County, IL has 24 high schools with 25,264 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 McHenry County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McHenry County underperform expectations.
1. Barrington High School
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2802 Students
2. Prairie Ridge High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
3. Huntley High School
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Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2926 Students
4. Cary-grove Community High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1494 Students
5. Harry D Jacobs High School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2080 Students
6. Crystal Lake South High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1301 Students
7. Marengo High School
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Marengo Chsd 154 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 685 Students
8. Richmond-burton High School
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Richmond-burton Chsd 157 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
9. Crystal Lake Central High School
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Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1470 Students
10. Woodstock High School
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Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
Best Middle Schools in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County, IL has 28 middle schools with 17,008 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 McHenry County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McHenry County underperform expectations.
1. Nippersink Middle School
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Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
2. Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
3. Barrington Middle Sch Station
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 964 Students
4. Creekside Middle School
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Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 728 Students
5. Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
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Barrington Cusd 220 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 976 Students
6. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
7. Marlowe Middle School
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Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1191 Students
8. Lundahl Middle School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
9. Prairie Grove Junior High School
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Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
10. Cary Jr High School
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Cary Ccsd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 681 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McHenry County, IL
McHenry County, IL has 68 elementary schools with 26,507 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 McHenry County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McHenry County don't meet expectations.
1. Leggee Elementary School
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Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 907 Students
2. Martin Elementary School
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Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 797 Students
3. Glacier Ridge Elementary School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
4. Westwood Elem School
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Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 353 Students
5. Conley Elementary School
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Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 547 Students
6. Woods Creek Elementary School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 549 Students
7. West Elem School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
8. Eastview Elem School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 385 Students
9. Husmann Elem School
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Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students
10. Algonquin Road Elem School
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Fox River Grove Cons Sd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 232 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McHenry County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McHenry County, IL has a total population of 310,229 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McHenry 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 McHenry County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McHenry County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McHenry 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 McHenry County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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