Top Rankings
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,419 students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District are Prairie Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School and Ivy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,419 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
250 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
43%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,614 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,614
$22,455
Spending / Student
$26,227
$21,692
Best Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Gr: 1-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Twin Groves Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Gr: 1-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3100 Old Mchenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Gr: 1-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Gr: 1-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Gr: PK-K | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,419 students.
What is the rank of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District is ranked #29 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
45% of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District students are White, 43% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,227 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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