For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,095 students in 60030, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60030, IL are Prairie Crossing Charter School, Grayslake Middle School and Laremont School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60030 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60030, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60030, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Crossing Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Jones Point Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-9722
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Grayslake Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Barron Blvd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-3680
Gr: 7-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Laremont School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17934 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Collaborative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 548-8470
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake County Cooperative Alop
Alternative School
18160 W Gages Lake Rd, Sedol
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-2368
Gr: 6-12
60030, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Corporate Commerce Transition (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
997 Corporate Cr Stc
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3596
Lake County High Schools Technical Campus (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
19525 West Washington St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 543-6001
Gr: 11-12
Marjorie Ureche Ec Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
18182 West Gages Lake Rd
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 223-8191
Gr: PK-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60030, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60030, IL include Prairie Crossing Charter School, Grayslake Middle School and Laremont School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60030?
5 public middle schools are located in 60030.
What is the racial composition of students in 60030?
60030 public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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