Top Rankings
Fremont SD 79 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,086 students in Fremont SD 79 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Fremont SD 79 School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
2,086 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fremont SD 79 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
17%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
3%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
65%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,707 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,909 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$39 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$20,707
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,909
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Fremont SD 79 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28754 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Jr High/middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28871 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
28908 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Gr: PK-2 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fremont SD 79 School District?
Fremont SD 79 School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,086 students.
What is the rank of Fremont SD 79 School District?
Fremont SD 79 School District is ranked #147 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fremont SD 79 School District?
65% of Fremont SD 79 School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fremont SD 79 School District?
Fremont SD 79 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fremont SD 79 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,909 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
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