Schools in Waukegan, Illinois (2025)
23 schools · 14,159 students · 22 public, 1 charter · median Enrollment 475.
Waukegan, in Illinois, has 23 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 14,159 students. By level there are 16 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 22 public, 1 charter.
The median Enrollment across Waukegan's schools is 475, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
22 of the 23 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School (41.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by John S Clark Elem School (41.1, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and H R McCall Elem School (38.9, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Waukegan High School (4,186 students), John R Lewis Middle School (721 students), Miguel Juarez Middle School (651 students).
Ranked schools in Waukegan
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 142Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 395 students
- 241John S Clark Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 339H R McCall Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary33% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 436Greenwood Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 318 students
- 536Glen Flora Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary36% Math proficiency · 476 students
- 635Little Fort Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 421 students
- 727Clearview Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 404 students
- 825John R Lewis Middle SchoolWaukegan · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 721 students
- 925LEARN John Kathy Schreiber ChrtrWaukegan · Charter Elementary22% Math proficiency · 519 students
- 1025Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 438 students
- 1125Jack Benny Middle SchoolWaukegan · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 1224Edith M Smith Middle SchoolWaukegan · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 493 students
- 1322Miguel Juarez Middle SchoolWaukegan · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 651 students
- 1422Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 577 students
- 1522Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 1622Waukegan High SchoolWaukegan · Public High10% Math proficiency · 4,186 students
- 1721Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 1821Robert E Abbott Middle SchoolWaukegan · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 585 students
- 1920Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 430 students
- 2017North Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 498 students
- 2116Oakdale Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 505 students
- 2215Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolWaukegan · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 509 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 395 |
| 2 | John S Clark Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 41.1 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 3 | H R McCall Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.9 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 4 | Greenwood Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 318 |
| 5 | Glen Flora Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 476 |
| 6 | Little Fort Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 35.0 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 421 |
| 7 | Clearview Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 404 |
| 8 | John R Lewis Middle School Waukegan · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 721 |
| 9 | LEARN John Kathy Schreiber Chrtr Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 25.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 10 | Whittier Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 438 |
| 11 | Jack Benny Middle School Waukegan · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 24.7 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 12 | Edith M Smith Middle School Waukegan · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 493 |
| 13 | Miguel Juarez Middle School Waukegan · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.3 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 651 |
| 14 | Glenwood Elementary School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 577 |
| 15 | Hyde Park Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 16 | Waukegan High School Waukegan · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 21.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 4,186 |
| 17 | Washington Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 21.3 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 18 | Robert E Abbott Middle School Waukegan · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 585 |
| 19 | Lyon Magnet Elementary School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 430 |
| 20 | North Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 17.4 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 498 |
| 21 | Oakdale Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 505 |
| 22 | Carman-Buckner Elem School Waukegan · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.8 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 509 |
Other schools in Waukegan
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Waukegan side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Waukegan?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Waukegan with a Success Index (US) of 41.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Waukegan?
Waukegan has 23 schools (16 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 14,159 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Waukegan?
The median Enrollment across schools in Waukegan is 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.