For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,073 students in Lake Villa, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 525 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and William L Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Villa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
William L Thompson School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Thompson Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 E Grass Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
B J Hooper Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Peter J Palombi School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Olive C Martin School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24750 W Dering Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Gr: K | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Gr: PK-1 | 270 students Minority enrollment: 13%
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Gr: K-6 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and William L Thompson School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Villa?
9 public schools are located in Lake Villa.
What percentage of students in Lake Villa go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Villa include: Pleviak Elementary School vs. Olive C Martin School, Olive C Martin School vs. Pleviak Elementary School, Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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