For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,625 students in Lake Villa, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 529 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL are Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and William L Thompson School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Villa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lake Villa have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lake Villa, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Millburn Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
640 Freedom Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lakes Community High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
William L Thompson School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Thompson Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-8301
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
818 E Grass Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 838-8600
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
B J Hooper Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 E Sand Lake Rd
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-8101
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Peter J Palombi School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
133 Mckinley Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 356-2118
Gr: 6-8 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Olive C Martin School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24750 W Dering Ln
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Allendale School
Alternative School
600 W Grand Ave
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Lake Villa, IL 60046
(847) 245-6322
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Villa, IL include Millburn Middle School, Lakes Community High School and William L Thompson School.
How many public schools are located in Lake Villa?
8 public schools are located in Lake Villa.
What percentage of students in Lake Villa go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Lake Villa are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Villa?
Lake Villa public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lake Villa are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lake Villa include: Peter J Palombi School vs. Millburn Middle School
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