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Best Schools in Mchenry, IL
Mchenry, IL has 37 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 21 elementary) serving 22,536 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Mchenry meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mchenry, IL
The top high schools in Mchenry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1140 Students
2. Richmond-burton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond-burton Chsd 157 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 549 Students
3. Johnsburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsburg Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 560 Students
4. Woodstock North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 943 Students
5. Wauconda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1460 Students
6. Mchenry Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Chsd 156 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2222 Students
7. Grant Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grant Chsd 124 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mchenry, IL
The top middle schools in Mchenry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
2. Prairie Grove Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 321 Students
3. Nippersink Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students
4. Parkland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
5. Big Hollow Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Big Hollow Sd 38 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 803 Students
6. Mchenry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 696 Students
7. Matthews Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 510 Students
8. Johnsburg Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnsburg Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 344 Students
9. Stanton School
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Projected Test Scores
Fox Lake Gsd 114 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 290 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mchenry, IL
The top elementary schools in Mchenry, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spring Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students
2. Landmark Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 212 Students
3. Prairie Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Grove Csd 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
4. Robert Crown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 859 Students
5. Edgebrook Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 528 Students
6. Richmond Grade School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nippersink Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 409 Students
7. Cotton Creek School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wauconda Cusd 118 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 576 Students
8. Olson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
9. Riverwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 573 Students
10. Valley View Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mchenry, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mchenry, IL has a total population of 35,671 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mchenry, 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, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mchenry, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mchenry, 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, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mchenry, IL
How many schools are in Mchenry, IL?
Mchenry, IL has 37 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 22,536 students in total.
How do schools in Mchenry perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Mchenry score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Mchenry meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mchenry?
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: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Mchenry
9 of 9 schools in Mchenry carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 5C: 3
All 9 public schools we grade in Mchenry. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (5)
- Edgebrook Elem School
- Hilltop Elem School
- Landmark Elem School
- Riverwood Elementary School
- Valley View Elem School
Other schools and academies (2)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.