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Best Crystal Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 11,653 students in Crystal Lake, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 753 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Crystal Lake, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal Lake, IL are Prairie Grove Elementary School, Woods Creek Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crystal Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Crystal Lake have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Crystal Lake, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3223 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3023
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Woods Creek Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Alexandra Blvd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 356-2720
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Briarwood Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2749
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Ridge High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6000 Dvorak Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
(815) 479-0404
Gr: 9-12 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5518
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
601 Golf Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-1143
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Indian Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2124
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Husmann Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 W Paddock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-7114
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3225 Il Route 176
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-3557
Gr: 5-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Crystal Lake South High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 455-3860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,279 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1111.
Crystal Lake Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Gr: 9-12 | 1,443 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Richard F Bernotas Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
170 N Oak St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-9210
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
North Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 W Woodstock St
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-0122
Gr: K-5 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 E Crystal Lake Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 477-5897
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Lundahl Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
560 Nash Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-5971
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1616.
Coventry Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Darlington Ln
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-4231
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
Canterbury Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
875 Canterbury Dr
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-8180
Gr: K-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1818.
Haber Oaks Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Mchenry Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 893-5300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Glacier Ridge Prek
1120 Village Rd
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-3100
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crystal Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Crystal Lake, IL include Prairie Grove Elementary School, Woods Creek Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crystal Lake?
19 public schools are located in Crystal Lake.
What percentage of students in Crystal Lake go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Crystal Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crystal Lake?
Crystal Lake public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crystal Lake are often viewed compared to one another?

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