For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 292 students in Wolf Lake, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL are Shawnee High School, Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolf Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wolf Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wolf Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL include Shawnee High School, Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wolf Lake?
3 public schools are located in Wolf Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolf Lake?
Wolf Lake public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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