For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,308 students in 60089, IL (there are , serving 394 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 60089, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60089, IL are Prairie Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School and Ivy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60089 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60089, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60089, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Grades: 1-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Groves Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Grades: 1-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Aptakisic Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1231 Weiland Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #55.
Earl Pritchett School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Horatio Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Grades: K-3
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Meridian School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2195 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Grades: 4-5
| 675 students
Rank: #77.
Tripp School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Highland Grove Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Grades: K-3
| 517 students
Rank: #88.
Buffalo Grove High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 W Dundee Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 718-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,038 students
Rank: #99.
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2755
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #1010.
Cooper Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Plum Grove Cir
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1111.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Golfview Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2760
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: n/an/a
777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Grades: PK-K
| 405 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60089, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60089, IL include Prairie Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School and Ivy Hall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60089?
12 public schools are located in 60089.
What percentage of students in 60089 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 60089 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60089?
60089 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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