Best Schools in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, IL has a total of 41 schools including 6 high schools, 10 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 28,087 students attend Waukegan, IL schools. On average, schools in Waukegan score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Waukegan don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, IL has 6 high schools with 11,269 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 Waukegan score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waukegan don't meet expectations.
1. Libertyville High School
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Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
2. Warren Township High School
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Warren Twp Hsd 121 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3758 Students
3. New Tech High - Zion-benton East
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Zion-benton Twp Hsd 126 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 383 Students
4. North Chicago Community High Sch
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North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 868 Students
5. Waukegan High School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4355 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, IL has 10 middle schools with 6,800 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 Waukegan score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waukegan don't meet expectations.
1. John R Lewis Middle School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 774 Students
2. Viking School
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Gurnee Sd 56 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
3. Beach Park Middle School
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Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 730 Students
4. Edith M Smith Middle School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
5. Jack Benny Middle School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
6. Miguel Juarez Middle School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 672 Students
7. Robert E Abbott Middle School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 630 Students
8. Neal Math Science Academy
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North Chicago Sd 187 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waukegan, IL
Waukegan, IL has 25 elementary schools with 10,018 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 Waukegan score 10% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 13% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waukegan don't meet expectations.
1. Oak Grove Elem School
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Oak Grove Sd 68 Green Oaks • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 931 Students
2. Woodland Intermediate Sch
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Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 975 Students
3. Woodland Elementary
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Woodland Ccsd 50 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 1425 Students
4. Little Fort Elem School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students
5. Oak Crest School
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Beach Park Ccsd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
6. Learn Chtr 9 Campus In Waukegan
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Learn 9 Chtr Campus In Waukegan • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 421 Students
7. Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 325 Students
8. H R Mccall Elem School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
9. River Trail School
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Gurnee Sd 56 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 462 Students
10. Greenwood Elem School
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Waukegan Cusd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waukegan, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waukegan, IL has a total population of 86,540 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waukegan, 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 Waukegan, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waukegan, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waukegan, IL.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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