For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,017 students in Gurnee, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gurnee, IL are Woodland Intermediate School, Woodland Middle School and River Trail School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurnee, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gurnee have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gurnee, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 N Hunt Club Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Grades: 4-5
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Woodland Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 1,557 students
Rank: #33.
River Trail School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #44.
Viking School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gurnee, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gurnee, IL include Woodland Intermediate School, Woodland Middle School and River Trail School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gurnee?
5 public elementary schools are located in Gurnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Gurnee?
Gurnee public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Gurnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gurnee include: Viking School vs. River Trail School, Spaulding Elementary School vs. River Trail School, River Trail School vs. Spaulding Elementary School
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