For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,484 students in Ingleside, IL (there are , serving 50 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ingleside, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ingleside, IL are Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Middle School and Gavin Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ingleside, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ingleside have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ingleside, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33315 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Gr: 2-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Big Hollow Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26051 W Nippersink Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Gr: 5-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Gavin Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36414 N Ridge Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Gavin South Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25775 W Il Route 134
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
33335 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Gr: PK-1 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ingleside, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ingleside, IL include Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Middle School and Gavin Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ingleside?
5 public schools are located in Ingleside.
What percentage of students in Ingleside go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ingleside are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ingleside?
Ingleside public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ingleside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ingleside include: Big Hollow Primary School vs. Big Hollow Elementary School, Big Hollow Elementary School vs. Big Hollow Primary School
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