For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 4,779 students in Mchenry, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry, IL are Edgebrook Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Johnsburg Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mchenry, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mchenry have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mchenry, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edgebrook Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1200
Grades: PK-3
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Valley View Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6515 W Il Route 120
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1500
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Johnsburg Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2220 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Hilltop Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2615 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1300
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1300
Grades: K-3
| 439 students
Rank: #55.
Landmark Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3614 Waukegan Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1800
Grades: K-5
| 193 students
Rank: #66.
Riverwood Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S Driftwood Trl
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1400
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #77.
Johnsburg Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2118 Church St
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Mchenry, IL 60051
(815) 385-3731
Grades: 3-5
| 357 students
Rank: #88.
Mchenry Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2120 W Lincoln Rd
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Mchenry, IL 60051
(779) 244-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 695 students
Rank: #99.
Parkland School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1802 N Ringwood Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #1010.
Chauncey H Duker School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3711 W Kane Ave
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Mchenry, IL 60050
(779) 244-1100
Grades: 4-5
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Innovation Academy
Alternative School
3917 Mercy Dr
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 239-0001
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Mchenry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evergreen Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
6506 National St, Evergreen Ac
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 334-4055
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1012 N Green St
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-1145
Grades: 9-12
| 649 students
4724 W Crystal Lake Rd
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Mchenry, IL 60050
(815) 385-7077
Grades: 9-12
| 1,537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mchenry, IL include Edgebrook Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School and Johnsburg Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mchenry?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mchenry.
What is the racial composition of students in Mchenry?
Mchenry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mchenry are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mchenry include: Mchenry Middle School vs. Johnsburg Jr High School, Parkland School vs. Riverwood Elementary School, Johnsburg Elementary School vs. Chauncey H Duker School
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