For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,138 students in 60012, IL (there are , serving 30 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 60012, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in 60012, IL is Prairie Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 60012 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60012, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60012, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6000 Dvorak Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
60012, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mchenry County Coop For Employ (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
8900 Us Highway 14
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-7811
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60012, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60012, IL include Prairie Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in 60012?
1 public schools are located in 60012.
What percentage of students in 60012 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 60012 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60012?
60012 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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