For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 292 students in Wolf Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL are Shawnee High School, Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolf Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wolf Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wolf Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wolf Lake, IL include Shawnee High School, Shawnee Jr High School and Shawnee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wolf Lake?
3 public schools are located in Wolf Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolf Lake?
Wolf Lake public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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