Top Rankings
Gurnee SD 56 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,891 students in Gurnee SD 56 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Gurnee SD 56 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% 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
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,891 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gurnee SD 56 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#740 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
49%
28%
% Black
22%
16%
% White
19%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,177 is higher 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 $21,579 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,177
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,579
$21,244
Best Gurnee SD 56 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Trail School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Viking School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: #33.
Prairie Trail School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13600 W Wadsworth Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Wadsworth, IL 60083
(847) 623-4333
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gurnee SD 56 School District?
Gurnee SD 56 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,891 students.
What is the rank of Gurnee SD 56 School District?
Gurnee SD 56 School District is ranked #744 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gurnee SD 56 School District?
49% of Gurnee SD 56 School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gurnee SD 56 School District?
Gurnee SD 56 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gurnee SD 56 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,579 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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