Hunting Ridge Elementary School

1105 W Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 724 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hunting Ridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hunting Ridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Hunting Ridge Elementary School's student population of 724 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
724 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hunting Ridge Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunting Ridge Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#546 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
48%
27%
44%
30%
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
30%
6%
Hispanic
9%
28%
Black
8%
16%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hunting Ridge Elementary School's ranking?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Hunting Ridge Elementary School often compared to?
Hunting Ridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Marion Jordan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Hunting Ridge Elementary School?
724 students attend Hunting Ridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hunting Ridge Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hunting Ridge Elementary School?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hunting Ridge Elementary School offer ?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hunting Ridge Elementary School part of?
Hunting Ridge Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 724 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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