For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 881 students in Lake Bluff, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 189 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Lake Bluff, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Bluff, IL are Lake Bluff Elementary School and Lake Bluff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Bluff, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake Bluff have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Bluff, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 W Washington Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9405
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9405
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Bluff Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 E Sheridan Pl
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9407
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9407
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Lake Bluff, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
121 E Sheridan Place
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9403
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9403
Grades: K-2
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Bluff, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Bluff, IL include Lake Bluff Elementary School and Lake Bluff Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Bluff?
2 public schools are located in Lake Bluff.
What percentage of students in Lake Bluff go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Lake Bluff are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Bluff?
Lake Bluff public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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