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Best Lake Zurich Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,432 students in Lake Zurich, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Zurich, IL are Spencer Loomis Elementary School, Kildeer Countryside Elementary School and Sarah Adams Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Zurich, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Zurich have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Zurich, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3300
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3100 Old Mchenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Gr: 1-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Sarah Adams Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
555 Old Mill Grove Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5986
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
435 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Gr: 6-8 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Isaac Fox Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
395 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7020
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
95 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Gr: 1-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Seth Paine Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
50 Miller Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2163
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
May Whitney Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Zurich, IL?
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Zurich?
10 public elementary schools are located in Lake Zurich.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Zurich?
Lake Zurich public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Zurich are often viewed compared to one another?

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