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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mchenry Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,500 students in Mchenry, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 571 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL are Johnsburg High School, Valley View Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mchenry, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnsburg High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2002 W Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-9233
Gr: 9-12 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6515 W Il Route 120
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Landmark Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3614 Waukegan Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Gr: K-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Gr: PK-3 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Johnsburg Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2118 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Riverwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 S Driftwood Trl
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Gr: K-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Mchenry Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2615 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1300
Gr: K-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Johnsburg Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Mchenry Community High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1012 N Green St, Freshman Camp
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 759-5514
Gr: 9-12 | 2,214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Parkland School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Chauncey H Duker School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3711 W Kane Ave
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Gr: 4-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Evergreen Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr, Evergreen Acade
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Gr: 4-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry, IL include Johnsburg High School, Valley View Elementary School and Landmark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mchenry?
14 public schools are located in Mchenry.
What percentage of students in Mchenry go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?

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