For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,215 students in 60084, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 342 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60084, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60084, IL are Robert Crown School, Wauconda High School and Wauconda Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60084 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60084, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60084, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert Crown School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
620 W Bonner Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7100
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7100
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Wauconda High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6611
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 1,480 students
Rank: #33.
Wauconda Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
217 Slocum Lake Rd
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-2122
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-2122
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Wauconda Grade School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Osage St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6671
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-6671
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wauconda Cusd 118 Alop
Alternative School
555 N Main St
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7950
Wauconda, IL 60084
(847) 526-7950
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60084, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60084, IL include Robert Crown School, Wauconda High School and Wauconda Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60084?
5 public schools are located in 60084.
What percentage of students in 60084 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60084 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60084?
60084 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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