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Best Round Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,097 students in Round Lake, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 343 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Round Lake, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL are Park East School, Park West School and Avon Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Round Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Round Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Round Lake, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park East School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 210-7010
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Park West School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 W Townline Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 201-7010
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Avon Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1617 Il Route 83
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 223-3530
Gr: K-4 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Indian Hill Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9970
Gr: 3-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
W J Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 Greenwood Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9950
Gr: K-2 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Raymond Ellis Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Central Park Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9900
Gr: K-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
880 W Nippersink Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9470
Gr: 3-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Magee Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Cedar Lake Rd
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 546-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Round Lake Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Lotus Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9400
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Round Lake Beach Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1421 Ardmore Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(847) 270-9930
Gr: K-2 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Alop
Alternative School
811 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2075
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Round Lake Transition Center
Alternative School
801 Sunset Dr
Round Lake, IL 60073
(224) 842-2091
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Round Lake, IL include Park East School, Park West School and Avon Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Round Lake?
13 public schools are located in Round Lake.
What percentage of students in Round Lake go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Round Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Round Lake?
Round Lake public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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