Fremont SD 79 School District

28855 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060-9451
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 712 students in Fremont SD 79 School District.
Public Preschools in Fremont SD 79 School District have a diversity score of 0.55, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,387 Schools
# Students
2,069 Students
512,005 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
38,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fremont SD 79 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#147 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
38%
27%
45%
30%
72%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
4%
% Hispanic
17%
32%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
66%
42%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,447 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,459 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$65 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,447
$21,990
Spending / Student
$29,459
$21,244

Best Fremont SD 79 School District Public Preschools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
28908 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Gr: PK-2 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Recent Articles

Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,069 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 38% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links