For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,085 students in Fox Lake, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL are Grant Community High School and Stanton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fox Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fox Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Fox Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Grades: 9-12
| 1,814 students
Rank: #22.
Stanton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hawthorne Ln
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 973-4205
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 973-4205
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL include Grant Community High School and Stanton School.
How many public schools are located in Fox Lake?
2 public schools are located in Fox Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Lake?
Fox Lake public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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