Choosing the right high school is a crucial decision for your child’s education. In Lake County, some public high schools stand out for their academic excellence and overall performance.
According to Niche, a trusted data analysis platform for schools, the top high schools in Lake County were ranked based on factors like teacher quality, state test scores, student-teacher ratios, diversity and more.
Find out which schools earned top grades and see if your child’s high school made the list.
This story was updated on Dec. 17, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included updating the list with 2025 rankings and adding a graphic of the best public high schools in Cook County. Questions? Email katina@chicagoparent.com.
Best public high schools in Lake County
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire (A+)
- Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills (A+)
- Barrington High School, Barrington (A+)
- Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest (A+)
- Highland Park High School, Highland Park (A+)
- Deerfield High School, Deerfield (A+)
- Libertyville High School, Libertyville (A)
- Grayslake Central High School, Grayslake (A)
- Lake Zurich High School, Lake Zurich (A)
- Grayslake North High School, Grayslake (A)
- Lakes Community High School, Lake Villa (A)
- Warren Township High School, Gurnee (A)
- Mundelein Consolidated High School, Mundelein (A)
- Antioch Community High School, Anitoch (A-)
- Wauconda High School, Wauconda (B+)
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