Prairie Grove CSD 46 School District
School District · Crystal Lake, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
878
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
878
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Evaluating Prairie Grove CSD 46?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Prairie Grove CSD 46 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.
Prairie Grove Elem School
Crystal Lake · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Crystal Lake · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#142 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,692
+$3,002 vs Illinois median
District size
878 students
Smaller than Illinois median
Top-Rated Schools in Prairie Grove CSD 46
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Grove Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Prairie Grove Junior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Prairie Grove CSD 46
Prairie Grove CSD 46 is a Crystal Lake, Illinois school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 878 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $19,692 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Prairie Grove CSD 46 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Prairie Grove Elem School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Prairie Grove CSD 46 students show an average math proficiency of 54.7% and ELA proficiency of 66.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Prairie Grove CSD 46, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Prairie Grove CSD 46 with test data.
Schools in Prairie Grove CSD 46
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Crystal Lake
- Total Enrollment
- 878
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- District spending per student
- $19,692NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Prairie Grove CSD 46?
Prairie Grove CSD 46 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Prairie Grove CSD 46?
The average composite rating for Prairie Grove CSD 46 is 7.3/10. 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 Prairie Grove CSD 46?
Prairie Grove CSD 46's district-level spending was $19,692 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 Prairie Grove CSD 46?
The average student-teacher ratio in Prairie Grove CSD 46 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Prairie Grove CSD 46?
Prairie Grove Elem School is the highest-rated school in Prairie Grove CSD 46 with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Prairie Grove CSD 46?
Across schools in Prairie Grove CSD 46 with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.3%
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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