For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 750 students in Somonauk, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Somonauk, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Somonauk, IL are Somonauk Middle School, James R Wood Elementary School and Somonauk High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somonauk, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Somonauk have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Somonauk, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Grades: 5-8
| 233 students
Rank: #22.
James R Wood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Somonauk High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Market St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Somonauk, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Somonauk, IL include Somonauk Middle School, James R Wood Elementary School and Somonauk High School.
How many public schools are located in Somonauk?
3 public schools are located in Somonauk.
What percentage of students in Somonauk go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Somonauk are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Somonauk?
Somonauk public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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