For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,378 students in Mundelein, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL are Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Jr High/middle School and Carl Sandburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mundelein, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mundelein have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mundelein, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28754 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Jr High/middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28871 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 W Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Mechanics Grove Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Midlothian Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2712
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2712
Gr: 3-5 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
West Oak Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Gr: 3-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Gr: PK-2 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
28908 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Gr: PK-2 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
122 S Garfield Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2714
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2714
Gr: K-2 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL include Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Jr High/middle School and Carl Sandburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mundelein?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mundelein.
What is the racial composition of students in Mundelein?
Mundelein public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mundelein are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mundelein include: Carl Sandburg Middle School vs. Fremont Jr High/middle School, Mechanics Grove Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Mechanics Grove Elementary School
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