Top 10 Best Crystal Lake Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 7,785 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL are Woods Creek Elementary School, West Elementary School and Husmann Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Crystal Lake, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woods Creek Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 356-2720
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Briarwood Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2749
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Husmann Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
131 W Paddock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-7114
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Golf Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1143
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Rank: #77.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2124
Grades: K-5
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3225 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #99.
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1010.
North Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0122
Grades: K-5
| 698 students
Rank: #1111.
Coventry Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #1212.
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: #1313.
Lundahl Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1414.
Canterbury Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
875 Canterbury Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-8180
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Crystal Lake, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
8900 Us Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crystal Lake, IL include Woods Creek Elementary School, West Elementary School and Husmann Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crystal Lake, IL?
14 public elementary schools are located in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake, IL?
Crystal Lake, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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