Top Rankings
Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,548 students in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
2,548 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.70
# American Indian Students
5 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,442 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
57%
6%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
28%
# Black Students
41 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
772 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
30%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
137 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
113
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
214
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
229
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
252
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
265
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
297
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
286
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
321
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,501 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$50 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$19,501
$21,964

Spending / Student
$19,586
$21,218

Best Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Earl Pritchett School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Horatio Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Grades: K-3
| 471 students
Rank: #22.
Aptakisic Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1231 Weiland Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #33.
Tripp School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
850 Highland Grove Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Grades: K-3
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Meridian School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2195 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Grades: 4-5
| 675 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District?
Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,548 students.
What is the rank of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District?
Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District is ranked #36 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District?
57% of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District students are Asian, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District?
Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,586 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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