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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Mchenry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 93 public schools serving 51,992 students in Mchenry County, IL (there are 29 private schools, serving 3,884 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, IL are Eastview Elementary School, Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School and Prairie Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mchenry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mchenry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
540 Longwood Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 458-5501
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Huntington Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6800
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Leggee Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13723 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6200
Gr: K-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Martin Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10920 Reed Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-5300
Gr: 3-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Spring Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2018 Main Street Rd
Spring Grove, IL 60081
(815) 675-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Riley Comm Cons School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9406 Riley Rd
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-8637
Gr: K-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Algonquin Road Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
975 Algonquin Rd
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5101
Gr: PK-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Algonquin Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 Compton Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7500
Gr: K-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marlowe Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9625 Haligus Rd
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 659-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,215 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lincoln Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Harvest Gate
Lake In The Hills, IL 60156
(847) 532-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 Hercules Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-5200
Gr: 5-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Conley Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1616.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Gr: 9-12 | 1,348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Richmond-burton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8311 Il Route 31
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1919.
Huntley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13719 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2020.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Nippersink Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10006 N Main St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2222.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14124 W South Street Rd
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 337-8173
Gr: 1-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Harry D Jacobs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2601 Bunker Hill Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2424.
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: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Fox River Grove Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Orchard St
Fox River Grove, IL 60021
(847) 516-5105
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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: #2727.
Briargate Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 S Wulff St
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5250
Gr: 1-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2828.
Locust Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
539 Locust St
Marengo, IL 60152
(815) 568-7632
Gr: PK-3 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Cary Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2109 Crystal Lake Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(224) 357-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2121 N Seminary Ave
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4900
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Heineman Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
725 Dr John Burkey Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 659-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Woodstock High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 W South St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Westfield Community School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2100 Sleepy Hollow Rd
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-7800
Gr: PK-8 | 1,287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mchenry County, IL include Eastview Elementary School, Kenneth E Neubert Elementary School and Prairie Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mchenry County?
92 public schools are located in Mchenry County.
What percentage of students in Mchenry County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mchenry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry County?
Mchenry County public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mchenry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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