For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,155 students in Wauconda, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 342 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Wauconda, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wauconda, IL are Robert Crown School, Wauconda High School and Wauconda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauconda, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wauconda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wauconda, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robert Crown School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W Bonner Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7100
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7100
Gr: K-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Wauconda High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6611
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Wauconda Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
217 Slocum Lake Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-2122
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-2122
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Wauconda Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
225 Osage St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6671
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6671
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Wauconda Cusd 118 Alop
Alternative School
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7950
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7950
Gr: 9-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wauconda, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wauconda, IL include Robert Crown School, Wauconda High School and Wauconda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wauconda?
5 public schools are located in Wauconda.
What percentage of students in Wauconda go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Wauconda are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wauconda?
Wauconda public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wauconda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wauconda include: Wauconda Grade School vs. Robert Crown School, Robert Crown School vs. Wauconda Grade School
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