For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,748 students in North Chicago, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in North Chicago, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL are Learn 10 Charter School, Neal Math Science Academy and North Chicago Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn 10 Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 693-5021
Gr: K-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Neal Math Science Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1905 Argonne Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6313
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
North Chicago Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Evelyn Alexander School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1210 Adams St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-7345
Gr: K-3 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1829 Kennedy Dr
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6330
Gr: 4-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 775-7100
Gr: PK | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in North Chicago, IL include Learn 10 Charter School, Neal Math Science Academy and North Chicago Community High School.
How many public schools are located in North Chicago?
6 public schools are located in North Chicago.
What percentage of students in North Chicago go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in North Chicago are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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