For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,802 students in Round Lake, IL (there are , serving 343 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Round Lake, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL are Park East School, Park West School and Avon Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Round Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Round Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Round Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park East School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 210-7010
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 210-7010
Grades: K-4
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Park West School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Avon Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1617 Il Route 83
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 223-3530
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 223-3530
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Round Lake Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 High School Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,226 students
Rank: #66.
W J Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 Greenwood Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Grades: 1-5
| 428 students
Rank: #77.
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Grades: 1-5
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
880 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Grades: 1-5
| 321 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Round Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Grades: 6-8
| 788 students
Rank: #1111.
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1421 Ardmore Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Grades: 1-5
| 375 students
Rank: n/an/a
882 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9920
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9920
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Alop
Alternative School
884 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Transition Center
Alternative School
801 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL include Park East School, Park West School and Avon Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Round Lake?
14 public schools are located in Round Lake.
What percentage of students in Round Lake go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Round Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake?
Round Lake public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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