For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,073 students in Lake Villa, IL (there are , serving 525 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and Peter J Palombi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Villa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Lakes Community High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #33.
Peter J Palombi School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Grades: 6-8
| 851 students
Rank: #44.
B J Hooper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #55.
Olive C Martin School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24750 W Dering Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
William L Thompson School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Thompson Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #77.
Oakland Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
818 E Grass Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 270-9490
Grades: K
| 370 students
Lake Villa, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1625 Deep Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7679
Grades: n/a
| 2 students
37850 N Il Hwy 59
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-7811
Grades: PK-1
| 270 students
304 E Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8201
Grades: K-6
| 484 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and Peter J Palombi School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Villa?
9 public schools are located in Lake Villa.
What percentage of students in Lake Villa go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Villa include: Pleviak Elementary School vs. Olive C Martin School, Olive C Martin School vs. Pleviak Elementary School, Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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