For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,927 students in Crystal Lake, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Crystal Lake, IL are Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Crystal Lake Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Crystal Lake, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Crystal Lake Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Crystal Lake, IL (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
Rank: #22.
Crystal Lake South High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-3860
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-3860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,291 students
Rank: #33.
Crystal Lake Central High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Grades: 9-12
| 1,498 students
Rank: #44.
Haber Oaks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 893-5300
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 893-5300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crystal Lake, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Grades: K-5
| 545 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 high schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Crystal Lake, IL include Prairie Ridge High School, Crystal Lake South High School and Crystal Lake Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Crystal Lake?
4 public high schools are located in Crystal Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Crystal Lake are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Crystal Lake include: Crystal Lake South High School vs. Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake Central High School vs. Crystal Lake South High School, Prairie Ridge High School vs. Crystal Lake Central High School
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