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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60051


At a glance
5
Schools
2,380
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedJohnsburg High School143rd of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Johnsburg High School up 67 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
McHenry Middle School 11.7 students per teacher
Summary:

The 60051 zip code area in Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. These schools serve students across different grade levels and are part of two school districts: McHenry CCSD 15 and Johnsburg CUSD 12.

Among the standout schools in the area, Johnsburg High School is ranked 143 out of 698 Illinois high schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 89% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.4% dropout rate. Additionally, Johnsburg High School excels in ACT and PreACT Secure assessments, exceeding state averages in English, Math, and Science. Another notable school is McHenry Middle School, which is consistently ranked in the top half of Illinois middle schools and outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency.

While some schools in the area, such as Johnsburg Junior High School and Johnsburg High School, underperform the state averages in IAR/Illinois Assessment of Readiness tests, particularly in Mathematics, other schools like Johnsburg Elementary School and Hilltop Elementary School have stronger performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their respective districts and the state. Additionally, all schools in the area have relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $16,344 to $18,798, but face a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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