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Best Grayslake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,715 students in Grayslake, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 718 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Grayslake, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL are Meadowview School, Prairie Crossing Charter School and Prairieview School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayslake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grayslake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Grayslake, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadowview School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
291 Lexington Ln
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3656
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Gr: K-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Prairieview School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-4230
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Woodview School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
340 N Alleghany Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3668
Gr: K-4 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Grayslake North High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1925 N Il Route 83
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Grayslake Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 N Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17261 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8800
Gr: 1-3 | 1,386 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Frederick School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
595 Frederick Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-5300
Gr: 5-6 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Grayslake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 Barron Blvd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Gr: 7-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Cyd Lash Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18042 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 231-5570
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1212.
Sedol Sector Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Rank: #1313.
Gages Lake School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18180 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-5586
Rank: n/an/a
Grayslake Early Childhood
103 E Belvidere Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6203
Gr: PK | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Collaborative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co High Schools Tech Campus
Vocational School
19525 W Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-6681
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Cooperative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd, Sedol
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Woodland Primary School
17366 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 984-8700
Gr: PK-K | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Grayslake, IL include Meadowview School, Prairie Crossing Charter School and Prairieview School.
How many public schools are located in Grayslake?
18 public schools are located in Grayslake.
What percentage of students in Grayslake go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Grayslake are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grayslake?
Grayslake public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Grayslake are often viewed compared to one another?

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