Lake Zurich Cusd 95 School District
School District · Lake Zurich, Illinois
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
8
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,703
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Evaluating Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lake Zurich Cusd 95 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lake Zurich High School
Lake Zurich · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sarah Adams Elementary School
Lake Zurich · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus
Lake Zurich · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#49 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,006
+$3,316 vs Illinois median
District size
5,703 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 ranks #49 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Lake Zurich Cusd 95's schools with real test data average 8.3/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lake Zurich High School (8.9/10), Sarah Adams Elementary School (8.9/10), and Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Zurich Cusd 95
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Zurich High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Sarah Adams Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lake Zurich Middle - S Campus | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Lake Zurich Middle - N Campus | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | May Whitney Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Isaac Fox Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Spencer Loomis Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Seth Paine Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Zurich Cusd 95
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 is a Lake Zurich, Illinois school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 5,703 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1. District-level spending was $20,006 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Lake Zurich Cusd 95 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lake Zurich High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Zurich Cusd 95 students show an average math proficiency of 65.1% and ELA proficiency of 64.4%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Lake Zurich Cusd 95, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Zurich Cusd 95 with test data.
Schools in Lake Zurich Cusd 95
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Lake Zurich
- Total Enrollment
- 5,703
- Teachers (FTE)
- 413
- District spending per student
- $20,006NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 has 8 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
The average composite rating for Lake Zurich Cusd 95 is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Lake Zurich Cusd 95's district-level spending was $20,006 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Zurich Cusd 95 is 13.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Lake Zurich High School is the highest-rated school in Lake Zurich Cusd 95 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Zurich Cusd 95?
Across schools in Lake Zurich Cusd 95 with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Zurich Cusd 95 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Lake Zurich Cusd 95 has an average school rating of 8.3/10 across 8 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.4%
How we rate schools
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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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