For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,703 students in Wauconda, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wauconda, IL are Robert Crown School, Wauconda Middle School and Wauconda Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wauconda, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wauconda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Wauconda, IL (2026-27)
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 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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wauconda, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wauconda, IL include Robert Crown School, Wauconda Middle School and Wauconda Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wauconda?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wauconda.
What is the racial composition of students in Wauconda?
Wauconda public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Wauconda are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wauconda include: Wauconda Grade School vs. Robert Crown School, Robert Crown School vs. Wauconda Grade School
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