For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 881 students in 60044, IL (there are , serving 189 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 60044, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60044, IL are Lake Bluff Elementary School and Lake Bluff Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60044 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60044, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60044, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
350 W Washington Ave
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9405
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9405
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lake Bluff Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
31 E Sheridan Pl
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9407
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9407
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
60044, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
121 E Sheridan Place
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9403
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
(847) 234-9403
Gr: K-2 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60044, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60044, IL include Lake Bluff Elementary School and Lake Bluff Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60044?
2 public schools are located in 60044.
What percentage of students in 60044 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 60044 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60044?
60044 public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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