For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,484 students in Ingleside, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ingleside, IL are Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Middle School and Gavin Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingleside, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ingleside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Ingleside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33315 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Gr: 2-4 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Big Hollow Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26051 W Nippersink Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Gr: 5-8 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Gavin Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36414 N Ridge Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Gavin South Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25775 W Il Route 134
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
33335 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Gr: PK-1 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ingleside, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ingleside, IL include Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Middle School and Gavin Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ingleside?
5 public elementary schools are located in Ingleside.
What is the racial composition of students in Ingleside?
Ingleside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% 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 Ingleside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ingleside include: Big Hollow Primary School vs. Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Elementary School vs. Big Hollow Primary School
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