Illinois›Lake County›Waukegan
Best Schools in Waukegan, Illinois
Compare 23 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
23
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
14,159
Total Students
Across Waukegan
12.2:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
23 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score15%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)18 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 4,186 students at Waukegan High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
charter schoolmiddleK-8
1200 W Glen Flora Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1.4
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
John S Clark Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
601 Blanchard Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
1.4
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
H R Mccall Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
3215 N Mcaree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
1.4
Rating
Students
396
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Little Fort Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1775 Blanchard Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
1.2
Rating
Students
421
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oakdale Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
2230 N Mcaree Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
1.1
Rating
Students
505
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
522 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085
1.1
Rating
Students
395
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greenwood Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1919 North Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
1.1
Rating
Students
318
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Whittier Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
901 N Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
438
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
John R Lewis Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
600 S Lewis Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
721
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Waukegan High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1011 Washington St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
4,186
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
110 S Orchard Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
384
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
410 Franklin St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jack Benny Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1401 Montesano Ave, Waukegan, IL 60087
1
Rating
Students
475
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
800 S Elmwood Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Glen Flora Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1110 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
13%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hyde Park Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1525 Hyde Park Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Glenwood Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2500 Northmoor Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edith M Smith Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
930 New York St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Miguel Juarez Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
201 N Butrick St, Waukegan, IL 60085
1
Rating
Students
651
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
4%
Math Proficiency
0%
Clearview Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1700 Delaware Rd, Waukegan, IL 60087
1
Rating
Students
404
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
14%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Waukegan
Waukegan, Illinois is home to 23 schools serving over 14,159 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waukegan, Illinois?
There are 23 schools in Waukegan, serving 14,159 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Waukegan?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Waukegan include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Waukegan?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Waukegan is 12.2:1.