Top Rankings
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,703 students in Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District are Sarah Adams Elementary School, Isaac Fox Elementary School and Lake Zurich High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
5,703 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
413 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#54 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)47%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
50%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.70
# American Indian Students
34 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
573 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
10%
6%
# Hispanic Students
520 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
28%
# Black Students
81 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
4,334 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
76%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
115
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
394
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
403
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
452
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
437
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
394
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
403
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
435
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
444
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
427
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
457
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
459
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
454
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
429
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,540 is higher 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 $27,267 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$140 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$156 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$24,540
$21,964

Spending / Student
$27,267
$21,218

Best Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
555 Old Mill Grove Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5986
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5986
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Isaac Fox Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
395 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7020
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7020
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Zurich High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,802 students
Rank: #44.
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3300
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3300
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #55.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 W Cuba Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 540-7070
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #66.
Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
95 Hubbard Ln
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 719-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 699 students
Rank: #77.
Seth Paine Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
50 Miller Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2163
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2163
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
May Whitney Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-2351
Grades: PK-5
| 685 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District?
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,703 students.
What is the rank of Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District?
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District is ranked #54 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District?
76% of Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District?
Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Lake Zurich CUSD 95 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,267 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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