For the 2025 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 South Middle 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 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ingleside have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ingleside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Big Hollow Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
33315 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5321
Grades: 2-4
| 523 students
Rank: #22.
Big Hollow Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26051 W Nippersink Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5322
Grades: 5-8
| 765 students
Rank: #33.
Gavin South Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25775 W Il Route 134
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 546-9336
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Gavin Central Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
36414 N Ridge Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 973-3280
Grades: PK-4
| 494 students
Rank: n/an/a
33335 N Fish Lake Rd
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Ingleside, IL 60041
(847) 740-5320
Grades: PK-1
| 410 students
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 South Middle 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 56% (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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