For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,150 students in Vernon Hills, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL are Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elementary School and Hawthorn Elementary School South. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Hills, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernon Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Vernon Hills, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Grades: 1-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Elementary School South
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Grades: 1-5
| 517 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Elementary School North
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Middle School South
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Grades: 6-8
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Middle School North
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Grades: 1-5
| 318 students
Rank: #88.
Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Vernon Hills, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Grades: PK-6
| 445 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL include Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elementary School and Hawthorn Elementary School South.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernon Hills?
9 public elementary schools are located in Vernon Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Hills?
Vernon Hills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vernon Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Vernon Hills include: Hawthorn Townline Elementary School vs. Hawthorn Elementary School North, Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language vs. Hawthorn Elementary School North, Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School vs. Hawthorn Elementary School South
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