For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,802 students in Barrington, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrington, IL are Hough Street Elementary School, Barbara B Rose Elementary School and Grove Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barrington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Barrington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Barrington, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hough Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Grove Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
900 S Grove Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1888
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
217 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 W County Line Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1162
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1162
Gr: K-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Roslyn Road Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
224 Roslyn Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4148
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4148
Gr: K-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
North Barrington Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24175 N Grandview Dr
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-4340
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Barrington Middle Sch Station
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 756-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #99.
Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 304-3990
Gr: 6-8 | 944 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Barrington, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
40 E Dundee Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Barrington, IL 60010
(224) 770-4300
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Barrington, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Barrington, IL include Hough Street Elementary School, Barbara B Rose Elementary School and Grove Avenue Elementary School. Barrington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Barrington?
9 public elementary schools are located in Barrington.
What is the racial composition of students in Barrington?
Barrington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Barrington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Barrington include: Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps vs. Barrington Middle Sch Station, Barrington Middle Sch Station vs. Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps, Countryside Elementary School vs. Barbara B Rose Elementary School
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