Top 3 Best Crystal Lake Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,082 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Crystal Lake, IL are Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Crystal Lake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Crystal Lake, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crystal Lake South High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6000 Dvorak Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake South High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,357 students
Rank: #33.
Crystal Lake Central High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,545 students
Rank: #44.
Haber Oaks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 893-5300
Grades: 9-12
| 0 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 high schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Crystal Lake, IL include Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Crystal Lake Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crystal Lake, IL?
4 public high schools are located in Crystal Lake, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake, IL?
Crystal Lake, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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