Choosing a school district can have a huge impact on your student’s academic journey.
Some districts in Lake County have better scores than others. Niche, a data-analyzing website focused on schools, has graded some of the best school districts in Lake County.
The results stem from multiple ranking factors including teacher quality, state test scores, graduation rates and more. Notably, SAT/ACT scores have been removed from its ranking factors to “reflect a general de-emphasis on test scores in the college admissions process,” Niche says. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
This article was recently updated on Sept. 10, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Assistant Editor, Nikki Roberts. The update included her research and fact-checking expertise to provide the latest information on the best school districts in Lake County. Questions? Please reach out to nikki@chicagoparent.com.
Best School Districts in Lake County
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125, Lincolnshire (A+)
- Township High School District No. 113, Highland Park (A+)
- Community High School District 128, Vernon Hills (A+)
- Grayslake Community High School District No. 127, Grayslake (A+)
- Community High School District No. 117, Lake Villa (A+)
- Lake Zurich Community Unit School District No. 95, Lake Zurich (A)
- Wauconda Community Unit School District No. 118, Wauconda (B+)
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