Top 10 Best 60085 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 11,414 students in 60085, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,145 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 60085, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60085, IL are Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr, Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School and John R Lewis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60085 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60085, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60085, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learn John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr
Charter School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377-0690
Grades: K-8
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
522 Belvidere Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1700
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #33.
John R Lewis Middle School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2560
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #44.
Hyde Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Hyde Park Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1970
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #55.
Edith M Smith Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 New York St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2760
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Flora Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Chestnut St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1800
Grades: K-5
| 458 students
Rank: #77.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 S Elmwood Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2300
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 N Lewis Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1900
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Glenwood Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2500 Northmoor Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2010
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #1010.
Carman-buckner Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Helmholz Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #1111.
North Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Franklin St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2160
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1212.
Waukegan High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,325 students
Rank: #1313.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
110 S Orchard Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2220
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1414.
Robert E Abbott Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1319 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2360
Grades: 6-8
| 585 students
Rank: #1515.
Miguel Juarez Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Butrick St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-2660
Grades: 6-8
| 662 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
1721 N Mcaree Rd
Waukegan, IL 60085
(224) 303-1400
Grades: PK
| 216 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60085 Illinois

60085, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
1020 Glen Rock Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360-5540
Grades: PK
| 136 students
1200 W Glen Flora Ave
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 599-3903
Grades: PK
| 267 students
1011 Washington St
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 263-4765
Grades: 9-11
| 1,097 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60085, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60085?
16 public schools are located in 60085.
What percentage of students in 60085 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 60085 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60085?
60085 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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