For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,065 students in Island Lake, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Island Lake, IL are Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Island Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Island Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Island Lake, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cotton Creek School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
545 Newport Ct
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #22.
Matthews Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Island Lake, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Island Lake, IL include Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Island Lake?
2 public schools are located in Island Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Island Lake?
Island Lake public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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