Lake County Public Schools
Lake County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
208
public schools
Total Enrollment
118,820
students
School Districts
49
districts
How to use the Lake County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lake County has 49 district entries. Waukegan CUSD 60 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 22 schools.
School records are spread across 40 listed communities. Waukegan has the most listed schools, with 23 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 115 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
22 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
208
in Lake County
Reported Enrollment
118,820
200 schools reporting
School Districts
49
districts
Charter Schools
4
2% of total
School Level Breakdown
49 School Districts in Lake County
Waukegan CUSD 60
Round Lake CUSD 116
Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Woodland CCSD 50
Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125
North Shore SD 112
Warren Twp HSD 121
Grayslake CCSD 46
Hawthorn CCSD 73
North Chicago SD 187
208 Public Schools in Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 208 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adlai E Stevenson High School | Profile | Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125 | Lincolnshire, 60069Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 4,489 |
| Waukegan High School | Profile | Waukegan CUSD 60 | Waukegan, 60085Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 4,355 |
| Warren Township High School | Profile | Warren Twp HSD 121 | Gurnee, 60031Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 3,758 |
| Barrington High School | Profile | Barrington CUSD 220 | Barrington, 60010Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,802 |
| Round Lake Senior High School | Profile | Round Lake CUSD 116 | Round Lake, 60073Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,258 |
| Mundelein Cons High School | Profile | Mundelein Cons HSD 120 | Mundelein, 60060Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,212 |
| Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch | Profile | Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 | Zion, 60099Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,113 |
| Grant Community High School | Profile | Grant CHSD 124 | Fox Lake, 60020Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,837 |
| Libertyville High School | Profile | CHSD 128 | Libertyville, 60048Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,811 |
| Lake Zurich High School | Profile | Lake Zurich CUSD 95 | Lake Zurich, 60047Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,804 |
| Highland Park High School | Profile | Twp HSD 113 | Highland Park, 60035Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,739 |
| Woodland Middle School | Profile | Woodland CCSD 50 | Gurnee, 60031Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,668 |
| Vernon Hills High School | Profile | CHSD 128 | Vernon Hills, 60061Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,505 |
| Deerfield High School | Profile | Twp HSD 113 | Deerfield, 60015Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,483 |
| Wauconda High School | Profile | Wauconda CUSD 118 | Wauconda, 60084Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,460 |
| Lake Forest High School | Profile | Lake Forest CHSD 115 | Lake Forest, 60045Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,438 |
| Woodland Elementary | Profile | Woodland CCSD 50 | Gages Lake, 60030Suburb: Large | 1–3 | Primary | 1,425 |
| Grayslake Central High School | Profile | Grayslake CHSD 127 | Grayslake, 60030Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,419 |
| Lakes Community High School | Profile | CHSD 117 | Lake Villa, 60046Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| Antioch Comm High School | Profile | CHSD 117 | Antioch, 60002Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,309 |
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Adlai E Stevenson HSD 125
Lincolnshire, 60069 / Suburb: Large
Waukegan High School
Waukegan CUSD 60
Waukegan, 60085 / Suburb: Large
Warren Township High School
Warren Twp HSD 121
Gurnee, 60031 / Suburb: Large
Barrington High School
Barrington CUSD 220
Barrington, 60010 / Suburb: Large
Round Lake Senior High School
Round Lake CUSD 116
Round Lake, 60073 / Suburb: Large
Mundelein Cons High School
Mundelein Cons HSD 120
Mundelein, 60060 / Suburb: Large
Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch
Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
Zion, 60099 / Suburb: Large
Grant Community High School
Grant CHSD 124
Fox Lake, 60020 / Suburb: Large
Libertyville High School
CHSD 128
Libertyville, 60048 / Suburb: Large
Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich CUSD 95
Lake Zurich, 60047 / Suburb: Large
Highland Park High School
Twp HSD 113
Highland Park, 60035 / Suburb: Large
Woodland Middle School
Woodland CCSD 50
Gurnee, 60031 / Suburb: Large
Vernon Hills High School
CHSD 128
Vernon Hills, 60061 / Suburb: Large
Deerfield High School
Twp HSD 113
Deerfield, 60015 / Suburb: Large
Wauconda High School
Wauconda CUSD 118
Wauconda, 60084 / Suburb: Large
Lake Forest High School
Lake Forest CHSD 115
Lake Forest, 60045 / Suburb: Large
Woodland Elementary
Woodland CCSD 50
Gages Lake, 60030 / Suburb: Large
Grayslake Central High School
Grayslake CHSD 127
Grayslake, 60030 / Suburb: Large
Lakes Community High School
CHSD 117
Lake Villa, 60046 / Suburb: Large
Antioch Comm High School
CHSD 117
Antioch, 60002 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Lake County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lake County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lake County public school directory?
The directory lists 208 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lake County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lake County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 22 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lake County?
Start with the 49 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Lake County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.