For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,716 students in Grayslake, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 655 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Grayslake, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL are Meadowview School, Prairie Crossing Charter School and Prairieview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayslake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grayslake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grayslake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
291 Lexington Ln
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3656
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3656
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Prairieview School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-4230
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-4230
Gr: K-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodview School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
340 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3668
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3668
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Grayslake North High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1925 N Il Route 83
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3100
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,206 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Grayslake Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 N Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3300
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17261 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8800
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8800
Gr: 1-3 | 1,436 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Frederick School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
595 Frederick Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5300
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5300
Gr: 5-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #99.
Grayslake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Barron Blvd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cyd Lash Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18042 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 231-5570
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 231-5570
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1212.
Sedol Sector Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Rank: #1313.
Gages Lake School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18180 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-5586
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-5586
Rank: n/an/a
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6203
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6203
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Collaborative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus
Vocational School
19525 W Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-6681
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-6681
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Cooperative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd, Sedol
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
17366 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8700
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8700
Gr: PK-K | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Grayslake, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Corporate Commerce Transition (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
997 Corporate Cr Stc
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Lake County High Schools Technical Campus (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
19525 West Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Gr: 11-12
Marjorie Ureche Ec Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
18182 West Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL include Meadowview School, Prairie Crossing Charter School and Prairieview School.
How many public schools are located in Grayslake?
18 public schools are located in Grayslake.
What percentage of students in Grayslake go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Grayslake are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayslake?
Grayslake public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grayslake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grayslake include: Prairieview School vs. Meadowview School, Grayslake Central High School vs. Grayslake North High School, Grayslake North High School vs. Grayslake Central High School
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