For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,019 students in Hampshire, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire, IL are Hampshire Middle School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Gary D Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hampshire have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hampshire, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampshire Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #22.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Gary D Wright Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #44.
Hampshire Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hampshire, IL include Hampshire Middle School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Gary D Wright Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hampshire?
5 public elementary schools are located in Hampshire.
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire?
Hampshire public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hampshire include: Hampshire Middle School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School, Gary D Wright Elementary School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs. Hampshire Middle School
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