Best Public Schools in 60042 (Island Lake, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 60042 Illinois Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,065 students in 60042, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in 60042, 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.

Public schools in zipcode 60042 have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60042, IL 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 60042, IL Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cotton Creek School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
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545 Newport Ct
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-4700

Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #22.

Matthews Middle School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
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3500 Darrell Rd.
Island Lake, IL 60042
(847) 526-6210

Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60042, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in 60042, IL include Cotton Creek School and Matthews Middle School.

How many public schools are located in 60042?

2 public schools are located in 60042.

What is the racial composition of students in 60042?

60042 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).