McHenry County Public Schools
McHenry County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
88
public schools
Total Enrollment
50,616
students
School Districts
21
districts
How to use the McHenry 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.
McHenry County has 21 district entries. CUSD 300 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 29 schools.
School records are spread across 21 listed communities. Crystal Lake has the most listed schools, with 19 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 50 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
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
10 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
88
in McHenry County
Reported Enrollment
50,616
88 schools reporting
School Districts
21
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
21 School Districts in McHenry County
CUSD 300
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Woodstock CUSD 200
CHSD 155
Wauconda CUSD 118
McHenry CCSD 15
Harvard CUSD 50
Cary CCSD 26
McHenry CHSD 156
88 Public Schools in McHenry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 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 88 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntley High School | Profile | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Huntley, 60142Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,926 |
| McHenry Community High School | Profile | McHenry CHSD 156 | Mchenry, 60050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,222 |
| Harry D Jacobs High School | Profile | CUSD 300 | Algonquin, 60102Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,080 |
| Cary-Grove Community High School | Profile | CHSD 155 | Cary, 60013Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,494 |
| Crystal Lake Central High School | Profile | CHSD 155 | Crystal Lake, 60014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,470 |
| Crystal Lake South High School | Profile | CHSD 155 | Crystal Lake, 60014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,301 |
| Marlowe Middle School | Profile | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Lake in the Hills, 60156Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,191 |
| Prairie Ridge High School | Profile | CHSD 155 | Crystal Lake, 60012Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,140 |
| Woodstock High School | Profile | Woodstock CUSD 200 | Woodstock, 60098Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,021 |
| Woodstock North High School | Profile | Woodstock CUSD 200 | Woodstock, 60098Rural: Fringe | 8–12 | High | 943 |
| Leggee Elementary School | Listed only | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Huntley, 60142Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 907 |
| Hannah Beardsley Middle School | Listed only | Crystal Lake CCSD 47 | Crystal Lake, 60014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 847 |
| Lundahl Middle School | Listed only | Crystal Lake CCSD 47 | Crystal Lake, 60014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 821 |
| Harvard High School | Listed only | Harvard CUSD 50 | Harvard, 60033Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 816 |
| Martin Elementary School | Listed only | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Lake in the Hills, 60156Suburb: Large | 3–5 | Primary | 797 |
| Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch | Listed only | Crystal Lake CCSD 47 | Crystal Lake, 60014Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 779 |
| Heineman Middle School | Listed only | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Algonquin, 60102Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 751 |
| Creekside Middle School | Listed only | Woodstock CUSD 200 | Woodstock, 60098Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 728 |
| Chesak Elementary School | Listed only | Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158 | Lake in the Hills, 60156Suburb: Large | KG–2 | Primary | 716 |
| Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr | Listed only | Woodstock CUSD 200 | Woodstock, 60098Town: Fringe | 2 | Primary | 701 |
Huntley High School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Huntley, 60142 / Suburb: Large
McHenry Community High School
McHenry CHSD 156
Mchenry, 60050 / Suburb: Large
Harry D Jacobs High School
CUSD 300
Algonquin, 60102 / Suburb: Large
Cary-Grove Community High School
CHSD 155
Cary, 60013 / Suburb: Large
Crystal Lake Central High School
CHSD 155
Crystal Lake, 60014 / Suburb: Large
Crystal Lake South High School
CHSD 155
Crystal Lake, 60014 / Suburb: Large
Marlowe Middle School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Lake in the Hills, 60156 / Suburb: Large
Prairie Ridge High School
CHSD 155
Crystal Lake, 60012 / Suburb: Large
Woodstock High School
Woodstock CUSD 200
Woodstock, 60098 / Town: Fringe
Woodstock North High School
Woodstock CUSD 200
Woodstock, 60098 / Rural: Fringe
Leggee Elementary School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Huntley, 60142 / Suburb: Large
Hannah Beardsley Middle School
Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Crystal Lake, 60014 / Suburb: Large
Lundahl Middle School
Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Crystal Lake, 60014 / Suburb: Large
Harvard High School
Harvard CUSD 50
Harvard, 60033 / Town: Distant
Martin Elementary School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Lake in the Hills, 60156 / Suburb: Large
Richard F Bernotas Middle Sch
Crystal Lake CCSD 47
Crystal Lake, 60014 / Suburb: Large
Heineman Middle School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Algonquin, 60102 / Suburb: Large
Creekside Middle School
Woodstock CUSD 200
Woodstock, 60098 / Town: Fringe
Chesak Elementary School
Huntley Comm Sch Dist 158
Lake in the Hills, 60156 / Suburb: Large
Verda Dierzen Early Learning Ctr
Woodstock CUSD 200
Woodstock, 60098 / Town: Fringe
McHenry County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which McHenry 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 McHenry County public school directory?
The directory lists 88 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 McHenry 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 McHenry 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 McHenry County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 10 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 McHenry County?
Start with the 21 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.
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.