For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,243 students in Lake Zurich, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 803 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Lake Zurich, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Lake Zurich has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Zurich, IL are Sarah Adams Elementary School, Kildeer Countryside Elementary School and Isaac Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Zurich, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake Zurich have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Zurich, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Old Mill Grove Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5986
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5986
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Old Mchenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Grades: 1-5
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Isaac Fox Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7020
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7020
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Zurich High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: #66.
Country Meadows Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Grades: 1-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3300
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3300
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #1010.
Seth Paine Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Miller Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2163
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2163
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
May Whitney Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Zurich, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Zurich, IL include Sarah Adams Elementary School, Kildeer Countryside Elementary School and Isaac Fox Elementary School. Lake Zurich has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Lake Zurich?
11 public schools are located in Lake Zurich.
What percentage of students in Lake Zurich go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Lake Zurich are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Zurich are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Zurich include: Sarah Adams Elementary School vs. Isaac Fox Elementary School, May Whitney Elementary School vs. Isaac Fox Elementary School, Isaac Fox Elementary School vs. May Whitney Elementary School
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