For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,374 students in Lake Villa, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School, Peter J Palombi School and B J Hooper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Villa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Peter J Palombi School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
B J Hooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Olive C Martin School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24750 W Dering Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #55.
William L Thompson School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Thompson Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Oakland Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 E Grass Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Grades: n/a
| 2 students
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Grades: PK-1
| 270 students
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School, Peter J Palombi School and B J Hooper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Villa?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lake Villa.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lake Villa include: Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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