For the 2025 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 52% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60012, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Ridge High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Dvorak Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Grades: 9-12
| 1,138 students
60012, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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