Tripp School

850 Highland Grove Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 517 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Tripp School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tripp School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Tripp School's student population of 517 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Tripp School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
(18-19)
75-79%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tripp School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
50-54%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tripp School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tripp School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
58%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tripp School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tripp School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tripp School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Tripp School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tripp School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tripp School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Tripp School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tripp School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tripp School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Tripp School often compared to?
Tripp Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Earl Pritchett School, Ivy Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Tripp School?
517 students attend Tripp School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Tripp School students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tripp School?
Tripp School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tripp School offer ?
Tripp School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Tripp School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 75-79% (Top 1%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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