For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,199 students in 60045, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,253 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 60045, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60045, IL are Rondout Elementary School, Lake Forest High School and Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60045 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60045, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60045, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rondout Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28593 N Bradley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Forest High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #33.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1360 N Sheridan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #44.
Everett Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 Everett School Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5713
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5713
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
475 Cherokee Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3805
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3805
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Deer Path Middle Sch East
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
95 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-4470
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 364 students
Rank: #77.
Deer Path Middle Sch West
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 604-7400
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 604-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 385 students
60045, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sally Potter School/lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Grades: 3-8
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60045, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60045, IL include Rondout Elementary School, Lake Forest High School and Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60045, IL?
7 public schools are located in 60045, IL.
What percentage of students in 60045, IL go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 60045, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60045, IL?
60045, IL public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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