Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60012

Summary:

The 60012 zip code is home to a single high-performing public high school, Prairie Ridge High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Chsd 155 district. Prairie Ridge High School is a standout school, consistently ranking among the top schools in Illinois and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students outperforming the district and state averages in SAT/Mathematics, SAT/English Language Arts, and ISA/Science proficiency. Prairie Ridge High School boasts a 92.8% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low dropout rate of 1.1%. Additionally, the school's relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rate of 16.75% and higher per-student spending of $19,993 suggest that the school may have access to more resources and a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the state.

Overall, Prairie Ridge High School is a standout educational institution in the 60012 zip code, providing a high-quality education to its students and consistently delivering strong academic results. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and its commitment to preparing students for college and career readiness make it an attractive option for families in the area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Prairie Ridge High School	Public	9-12	6000 Dvorak Dr	Crystal Lake	60012	McHenry County	Chsd 155	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 479-0404	1,140	71	16.0	16.8%	955 (83.8%)	14 (1.2%)	129 (11.3%)	29 (2.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.0%)	89.4	73^rd of 697 public high schools	89.5%		85.3	82^nd of 699 public high schools	88.3%	9	72.6	39.4	45.3	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.7	97.7	97.9	97.3	$20,424	$540	$19,884

Cities Near Zip Code 60012

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Crystal Lake	0.51 mi	20	273^rd
Mchenry	3.53 mi	11	387^th
Cary	4.11 mi	6	208^th
Island Lake	4.98 mi	2	391^st
Lake in the Hills	6.02 mi	7	204^th

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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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