Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 School District
School District · Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,281
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
8.8
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,281
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Twin Groves Middle School
Buffalo Grove · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#29 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,281
+$5,591 vs Illinois median
District size
3,496 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 ranks #29 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96's schools with real test data average 8.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Twin Groves Middle School (9.2/10), Ivy Hall Elementary School (9.2/10), and Prairie Elementary School (9.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Twin Groves Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Ivy Hall Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Prairie Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Country Meadows Elem School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Kildeer Countryside Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodlawn Middle School | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is a Buffalo Grove, Illinois school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 3,496 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $22,281 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.8/10, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ivy Hall Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 students show an average math proficiency of 78.2% and ELA proficiency of 76.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with test data.
Schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96
7 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Buffalo Grove
- Total Enrollment
- 3,496
- Teachers (FTE)
- 245
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
The average composite rating for Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is 8.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 spends $22,281 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Ivy Hall Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96?
Across schools in Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 with test data, the average math proficiency is 78.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 76.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 has an average school rating of 8.8/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 78.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 76.7%
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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.
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