Top Rankings
Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,440 students in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% 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
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,440 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
169 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
37%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
48%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,382 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,382
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,261
$21,662
Best Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41?
Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 manages 4 public schools serving 2,440 students.
What is the rank of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41?
Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 is ranked #437 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41?
48% of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41?
Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Villa Community Consolidated School District 41's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,261 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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