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Best 60042 Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,065 students in 60042, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 60042, IL are Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 60042 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60042, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60042, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
545 Newport Ct
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Matthews Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60042, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60042, IL include Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60042?
2 public schools are located in 60042.
What is the racial composition of students in 60042?
60042 public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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