Best Schools in Vernon Hills, Illinois
9 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Vernon Hills by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hawthorn Elem School North
Elementary · Hawthorn Ccsd 73. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hawthorn Aspen Elem School
Elementary · Hawthorn Ccsd 73. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Vernon Hills High School
High · Chsd 128. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Vernon Hills for 2026 are Hawthorn Elem School North (8.7/10), Hawthorn Aspen Elem School (8.7/10), and Vernon Hills High School (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 8 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
9
in this city
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$390,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$390,300
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +19.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Vernon Hills schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Vernon Hills
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (8 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorn Elem School North | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hawthorn Aspen Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Vernon Hills High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Hawthorn Middle School North | 8.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Hawthorn Sch of Dual Language | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Hawthorn Middle School South | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Hawthorn Townline Elem Sch | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Hawthorn Elem School South | 4.5 / 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
- 7.4/10
- Median household income
- $121,588
- Median home value
- $390,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 67%
56% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Vernon Hills compares
Illinois rank
#63 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$122k
148% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
9
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 runs 89% of Vernon Hills's public schools
Vernon Hills touches 2 districts, but Hawthorn Ccsd 73 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Hawthorn Ccsd 73 accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 8 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.5 to 8.7 — the spread is inside Vernon Hills, not a citywide average.
- Hawthorn Ccsd 738 public · 89%
- Chsd 1281 public · 11%
About Schools in Vernon Hills, Illinois
Vernon Hills, Illinois is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.4 out of 10, schools in Vernon Hills perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Vernon Hills is Hawthorn Elem School North with a composite score of 8.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Vernon Hills is served by 2 school districts: Hawthorn CCSD 73, CHSD 128. These districts collectively serve 6,793 students.
Vernon Hills's community shows 66% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $121,588. The poverty rate in the area is 5.5%.
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.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 373 students · 1st–5th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 318 students · 1st–5th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 217 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 7.2 |
| 4 | 403 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 304 students · 1st–5th | 6.5 |
| 6 | 517 students · 1st–5th | 4.5 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 593 students · 6th–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 642 students · 6th–8th | 6.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,480 students · 9th–12th | 8.7 |
Schools in Vernon Hills
Vernon Hills, Illinois · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$121,588
Median Home Value
$390,300
Median Rent
$1,862/mo
Population
27,883
College Educated
66%
Homeownership
67%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Community Profile
Vernon Hills has a median household income of $121,588. It is a well-educated community where 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $390,300, with a median rent of $1,862/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 1
Resources
School Districts (2)
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Vernon Hills, Illinois
How many schools are in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
Vernon Hills has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Vernon Hills is 7.4 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 Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Vernon Hills on MySchoolScout is Hawthorn Elem School North with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Vernon Hills on MySchoolScout is Hawthorn Elem School North with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Vernon Hills on MySchoolScout is Hawthorn Middle School North with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best high school in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Vernon Hills on MySchoolScout is Vernon Hills High School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
How many school districts serve Vernon Hills, Illinois?
Vernon Hills is served by 2 school districts: Hawthorn Ccsd 73, Chsd 128.
What is the education level in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
According to Census data, 66% of adults in Vernon Hills have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The median household income in Vernon Hills is approximately $121,588 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Vernon Hills, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills, 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.