Top Rankings
CUSD 300 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 20,488 students in CUSD 300 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in CUSD 300 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
29 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
20,488 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
1,427 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
CUSD 300 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#405 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
43%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
43%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,372 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,872 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$376 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$346 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,372
$21,990
Spending / Student
$16,872
$21,244
Best CUSD 300 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Huntington Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6800
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6800
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 Compton Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Gilberts Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 Paper Bark Ln
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #77.
Dundee Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 S 5th St
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #88.
Harry D Jacobs High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 Bunker Hill Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6100
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1010.
Westfield Community School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Grades: PK-8
| 1,337 students
Rank: #1111.
Hampshire High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,955 students
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 Miller Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-4800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-4800
Grades: PK-5
| 755 students
Rank: #1313.
Algonquin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7100
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 396 students
Rank: #1414.
Dundee Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4200 W Main St
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-1485
Dundee, IL 60118
(847) 426-1485
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #1515.
Hampshire Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #1616.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 620 students
Rank: #1717.
Gary D Wright Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Grades: PK-5
| 701 students
Rank: #1818.
Hampshire Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Grades: K-5
| 452 students
Rank: #1919.
Dundee-crown High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,561 students
Rank: #2020.
Lake In The Hills Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
519 Willow St
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6900
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6900
Grades: K-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2121.
Dream Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 551-8410
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: #2222.
Meadowdale Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14 Ash St
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2900
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2900
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2323.
Golfview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
124 Golfview Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2800
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #2424.
Carpentersville Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 426-1380
Grades: 6-8
| 1,169 students
Rank: #2525.
Parkview Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
122 Carpenter Blvd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2500
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2500
Grades: K-5
| 567 students
Rank: #2626.
Lakewood School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1651 Ravine Ln
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #2727.
Perry Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
251 Amarillo Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5600
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: n/an/a
50 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-2300
Grades: PK
| 196 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District manages 29 public schools serving 20,488 students.
What is the rank of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District is ranked #413 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in CUSD 300 School District?
43% of CUSD 300 School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of CUSD 300 School District?
CUSD 300 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is CUSD 300 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,872 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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