Best High Schools in North Chicago, IL

North Chicago, IL has 6 high schools with 12,613 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 North Chicago score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in North Chicago don't meet expectations.

1. Lake Forest High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

2. Libertyville High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students

3. Warren Township High School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warren Twp Hsd 121 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3758 Students

4. New Tech High - Zion-benton East

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students

5. North Chicago Community High Sch

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students

6. Waukegan High School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4355 Students

Best Middle Schools in North Chicago, IL

North Chicago, IL has 7 middle schools with 4,550 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 North Chicago score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in North Chicago don't meet expectations.

1. Lake Bluff Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Bluff Esd 65 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students

2. John R Lewis Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students

3. Beach Park Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students

4. Zion Central Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Zion Esd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students

5. Neal Math Science Academy

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students

Best Elementary Schools in North Chicago, IL

North Chicago, IL has 11 elementary schools with 5,377 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 North Chicago score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 16% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in North Chicago meet expectations.

1. Oak Grove Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Oak Grove Sd 68 Green Oaks • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students

2. Lake Bluff Elem Sch

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Bluff Esd 65 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 570 Students

3. Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 500 Students

4. Woodland Intermediate Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 975 Students

5. Woodland Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 1425 Students

6. Learn 10 Charter School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 282 Students

7. Howe Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 398 Students

8. Lyon Magnet Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 468 Students

9. Clearview Elem School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

6%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 424 Students

10. Evelyn Alexander School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 356 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in North Chicago, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

North Chicago, IL has a total population of 15,451 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Chicago, IL

22,540

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

71%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

11%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Chicago, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

23.57 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

19.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Chicago, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Chicago, IL.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit North Chicago, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near North Chicago, IL

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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Park City, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waukegan, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake Bluff, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Green Oaks, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gurnee, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mettawa, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Libertyville, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake Forest, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Beach Park, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 17%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations