Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District

841 W End Ct
Vernon Hills, IL 60061-1376
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,120 students in Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District 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).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
9 Schools
3,120 Schools
# Students
3,496 Students
1,192,824 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
91,472 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#131 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
43%
27%
45%
30%
62%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.70
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
28%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
41%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,135 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,885 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,135
$22,455
Spending / Student
$24,885
$21,692

Best Hawthorn CCSD 73 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Gr: 1-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Elementary School North
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Elementary School South
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Gr: 1-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Middle School North
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Middle School South
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorn School Of Dual Language
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,496 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 43% (Top 20%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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