Top Rankings
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,496 students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District are Prairie Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School and Ivy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
3,496 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
42%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,072
$21,990
Spending / Student
$25,649
$21,244
Best Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Grades: 1-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Groves Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Grades: 1-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Old Mchenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Grades: 1-5
| 460 students
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Country Meadows Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Grades: 1-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Grades: PK-K
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,496 students.
What is the rank of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District is ranked #25 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
45% of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,649 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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