For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,015 students in 60061, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 186 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 60061, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60061, IL are Vernon Hills High School, Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co and Hawthorn Middle School South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60061 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in 60061, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60061, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,527 students
Rank: #22.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Middle School South
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 667 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Elementary School South
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Grades: 1-5
| 518 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Middle School North
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #77.
Hawthorn Elementary School North
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 412 students
Rank: #88.
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Grades: 1-5
| 350 students
Rank: #99.
Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Grades: K-5
| 383 students
Rank: #1010.
John Powers Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-8320
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 680-8320
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
637 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4760
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4760
Grades: K
| 244 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Transition
Special Education School
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 986-7000
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 986-7000
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
60061, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60061, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60061, IL include Vernon Hills High School, Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co and Hawthorn Middle School South.
How many public schools are located in 60061, IL?
14 public schools are located in 60061, IL.
What percentage of students in 60061, IL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 60061, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60061, IL?
60061, IL public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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