For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,681 students in Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% 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
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,681 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.8%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% White
81%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,470 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,470
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,039
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2002 W Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Johnsburg Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Johnsburg Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
4700 School Rd
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Ringwood, IL 60072
(815) 728-0459
Gr: PK-2 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,681 students.
What is the rank of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District is ranked #380 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
81% of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District?
Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Johnsburg CUSD 12 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,039 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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