Best Schools in Ridgefield, IL
Ridgefield, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 13,695 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Ridgefield exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ridgefield, IL
The top high schools in Ridgefield, 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. Woodstock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1021 Students
3. Crystal Lake Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 155 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1470 Students
4. Woodstock North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 943 Students
5. Mchenry Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Chsd 156 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2222 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ridgefield, IL
The top middle schools in Ridgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Creekside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 728 Students
2. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
3. Parkland School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 680 Students
4. Hannah Beardsley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 847 Students
5. Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 779 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ridgefield, IL
The top elementary schools in Ridgefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
2. West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crystal Lake Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 560 Students
3. Olson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 390 Students
4. Prairiewood Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 381 Students
5. Valley View Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mchenry Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
6. Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodstock Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ridgefield, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ridgefield, IL has a total population of 502 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ridgefield, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ridgefield, 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 Ridgefield, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ridgefield, IL
How many schools are in Ridgefield, IL?
Ridgefield, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 13,695 students in total.
How do schools in Ridgefield perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Ridgefield score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Ridgefield exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ridgefield?
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: 52%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations