For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,146 students in 60050, IL (there are , serving 465 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60050, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60050, IL are Valley View Elementary School, Landmark Elementary School and Edgebrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 60050 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60050, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60050, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6515 W Il Route 120
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3614 Waukegan Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Gr: K-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Gr: PK-3 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Riverwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S Driftwood Trl
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Mchenry Community High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 N Green St, Freshman Camp
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-5514
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-5514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,231 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Parkland School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Chauncey H Duker School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3711 W Kane Ave
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Gr: 4-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Gr: 4-12
60050, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
6506 National St, Evergreen Ac
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Gr: 6-12
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Gr: 9-12 | 649 students Minority enrollment: 21%
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Gr: 9-12 | 1,537 student Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60050, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60050, IL include Valley View Elementary School, Landmark Elementary School and Edgebrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60050?
8 public schools are located in 60050.
What percentage of students in 60050 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60050 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60050?
60050 public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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