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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Lake County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 37 public high schools serving 43,449 students in Lake County, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, IL are Adlai E Stevenson High School, Deerfield High School and Libertyville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Lake County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Forest High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lake County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Libertyville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
708 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2157
Gr: 9-12 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lake Zurich High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Gr: 9-12 | 1,839 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #88.
Barrington High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,718 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
433 Vine Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Buffalo Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
Antioch Comm High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Gr: 9-12 | 1,313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Mundelein Cons High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1350 W Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Warren Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
34090 N Almond Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 3,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1717.
Wauconda High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 1,452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Grant Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2121.
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 2,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2222.
Round Lake Senior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 High School Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,194 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2323.
Zion-benton East High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1634 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Waukegan High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
North Chicago Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Program Alop
Alternative School
34090 N Almond Rd, Warren Town
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-7103
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
District 128 Transition Pthwys Ct
Alternative School
904 S Milwaukee Ave Ste B
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7700
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Learners Collaborativ
Special Education School
960 Corporate Woods Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(224) 513-6444
Gr: 6-12
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 Co Hulse Detention Center 9
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
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
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 Young Adult C
Alternative School
313 Surryse Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 726-5600
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Alop
Alternative School
811 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Gr: 6-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake County, IL include Adlai E Stevenson High School, Deerfield High School and Libertyville High School. Lake County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Lake County?
36 public high schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lake County are often viewed compared to one another?

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