For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,150 students in 60061, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60061, IL are Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elementary School and Hawthorn Elementary School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60061 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60061, IL 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60061, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Gr: 1-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Elementary School North
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Elementary School South
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Gr: 1-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Middle School North
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Middle School South
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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
Gr: 6-8
60061, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60061, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60061, IL include Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elementary School and Hawthorn Elementary School North.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60061?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60061.
What is the racial composition of students in 60061?
60061 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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