For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,754 students in Barrington, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 916 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Barrington, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Barrington, IL are Barbara B Rose Elementary School, Arnett C Lines Elementary School and Hough Street Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Barrington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barrington, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
217 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Hough Street Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Grove Avenue Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 S Grove Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #55.
Roslyn Road Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
224 Roslyn Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4148
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4148
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
Barrington High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1400
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,759 students
Rank: #77.
Countryside Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 W County Line Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1162
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1162
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #88.
North Barrington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24175 N Grandview Dr
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Grades: 6-8
| 944 students
Rank: #1010.
Barrington Middle Sch Station
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Grades: PK
| 193 students
Barrington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Grades: PK
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barrington, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Barrington, IL include Barbara B Rose Elementary School, Arnett C Lines Elementary School and Hough Street Elementary School. Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Barrington?
11 public schools are located in Barrington.
What percentage of students in Barrington go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Barrington are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington?
Barrington public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barrington include: Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps vs. Barrington Middle Sch Station, Barrington Middle Sch Station vs. Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps, Countryside Elementary School vs. Barbara B Rose Elementary School
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