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Best 60085 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,378 students in 60085, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 928 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60085, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60085, IL are Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr, Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School and John R Lewis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60085 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60085, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60085, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Gr: K-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1700
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
John R Lewis Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2560
Gr: 6-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Hyde Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Hyde Park Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1970
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Glen Flora Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Chestnut St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1900
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Northmoor Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2010
Gr: K-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 S Orchard Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2220
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Edith M Smith Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 New York St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2760
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Robert E Abbott Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1319 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2360
Gr: 6-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1212.
North Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Butrick St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2660
Gr: 6-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Gr: PK | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60085, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60085?
16 public schools are located in 60085.
What percentage of students in 60085 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60085 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60085?
60085 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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