For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,567 students in Mchenry, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 571 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL are Johnsburg High School, Edgebrook Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mchenry, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 W Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3614 Waukegan Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6515 W Il Route 120
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Johnsburg Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1300
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1300
Grades: K-3
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Riverwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Driftwood Trl
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #88.
Mchenry Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2120 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 707 students
Rank: #99.
Parkland School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #1010.
Johnsburg Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2118 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: #1111.
Chauncey H Duker School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3711 W Kane Ave
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Grades: 3-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
1012 N Green St, Freshman Camp
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-2022
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-2022
Grades: 9-12
| 2,218 students
Mchenry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL include Johnsburg High School, Edgebrook Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mchenry, IL?
12 public schools are located in Mchenry, IL.
What percentage of students in Mchenry, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry, IL?
Mchenry, IL public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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