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Best Vernon Hills Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,150 students in Vernon Hills, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL are Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co, Hawthorn Townline Elementary School and Hawthorn Elementary School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vernon Hills, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vernon Hills have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Vernon Hills, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Alternative Prog Of Lake Co
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Center Dr Ste 300
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 543-7833
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Hawthorn Townline Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4901
Gr: 1-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorn Elementary School North
(Math: 53% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorn Elementary School South
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
430 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4800
Gr: 1-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorn Middle School North
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W Hawthorn Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorn Middle School South
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorn Aspen Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: 1-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Hawthorn Sch Of Dual Language
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
810 N Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4900
Gr: K-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Co Hulse Detention Center 6
Alternative School
25467 N Milwaukee Ave
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 377-7800
Gr: 6-8
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Vernon Hills, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hawthorn Option School (Closed 2023)
500 Aspen Dr
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 990-4300
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vernon Hills, IL?
How many public elementary schools are located in Vernon Hills?
9 public elementary schools are located in Vernon Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Vernon Hills?
Vernon Hills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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