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Best Schools in Libertyville, Illinois

13 schools · 10 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 7
Private: 6
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 8.2/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Libertyville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Libertyville High School

9.6/10

High · Chsd 128. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Copeland Manor Elem School

9.5/10

Elementary · Libertyville Sd 70. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Adler Park School

9.3/10

Elementary · Libertyville Sd 70. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Libertyville for 2026 are Libertyville High School (9.6/10), Copeland Manor Elem School (9.5/10), and Adler Park School (9.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

13

7 public · 6 private

Avg Score

8.2

out of 10

Median Home

$535,100

home value · ACS

Districts

3

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Libertyville

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Libertyville High School 9.6 / 10
2 Copeland Manor Elem School 9.5 / 10
3 Adler Park School 9.3 / 10
4 Oak Grove Elem School 9.3 / 10
5 Rockland Elem School 9.2 / 10
6 Butterfield School 8.9 / 10
7 Highland Middle School 8.9 / 10
8 Connections Day School 6.8 / 10
9 St Joseph Catholic School 5.4 / 10
10 St John Lutheran School 5.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
8.2/10

70% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$169,283

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$535,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
71%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
26 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
84%

Of occupied housing units

How Libertyville compares

Illinois rank

#18 of 444

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+2.0

above Illinois avg (6.2)

Median household income

$169k

207% of Illinois median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Libertyville, Illinois

Libertyville, Illinois is home to 13 schools, including 7 public schools and 6 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 8.2 out of 10, schools in Libertyville perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Libertyville is Libertyville High School with a composite score of 9.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Libertyville is served by 3 school districts: Libertyville SD 70, CHSD 128, Oak Grove SD 68 Green Oaks. These districts collectively serve 6,342 students.

Libertyville's community shows 71% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $169,283. The poverty rate in the area is 4.3%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 60048 (13)

Elementary Schools

10 schools
# School Rating
1 384 students · Kindergarten–5th 9.5
2 224 students · Kindergarten–5th 9.3
3 926 students · Kindergarten–8th 9.3
4 284 students · Kindergarten–5th 9.2
5 520 students · Pre-K–5th 8.9
Private Schools 5 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 357 students · Pre-K–8th 5.4
2 78 students · Pre-K–8th 5.3
3 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten
4 10 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten
5 16 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 719 students · 6th–8th 8.9

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 1,805 students · 9th–12th 9.6

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 66 students · 3rd–12th 6.8

Schools in Libertyville

Libertyville, Illinois · 13 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$169,283

Median Home Value

$535,100

Median Rent

$1,569/mo

Population

28,945

College Educated

71%

Homeownership

84%

Avg Commute

26 min

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Community Profile

Libertyville has a median household income of $169,283. It is a well-educated community where 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $535,100, with a median rent of $1,569/month. The local poverty rate of 4.3% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 26 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Libertyville, Illinois

How many schools are in Libertyville, Illinois?

Libertyville has 13 schools, including 7 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Libertyville, Illinois?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Libertyville is 8.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Libertyville, Illinois?

The top-ranked school in Libertyville on MySchoolScout is Libertyville High School with a composite score of 9.6/10.

What is the best elementary school in Libertyville, Illinois?

The top-ranked elementary school in Libertyville on MySchoolScout is Copeland Manor Elem School with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Libertyville, Illinois?

The top-ranked middle school in Libertyville on MySchoolScout is Highland Middle School with a composite score of 8.9/10.

What is the best high school in Libertyville, Illinois?

The top-ranked high school in Libertyville on MySchoolScout is Libertyville High School with a composite score of 9.6/10.

How many school districts serve Libertyville, Illinois?

Libertyville is served by 3 school districts: Libertyville Sd 70, Chsd 128, Oak Grove Sd 68 Green Oaks.

What is the education level in Libertyville, Illinois?

According to Census data, 71% of adults in Libertyville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Libertyville, Illinois?

The median household income in Libertyville is approximately $169,283 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Libertyville, Illinois?

Yes, Libertyville has 6 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Connections Day School with a score of 6.8/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Libertyville, Illinois?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Libertyville is 10.7:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Libertyville, Illinois?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.