Hough Street Elem School

Hough Street Elementary School is a public school in Barrington, Illinois, serving kindergarten through fifth grade with 259 students. It earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10, placing it in the Exceptional tier — a rating that reflects both strong academic achievement and consistent student growth. The numbers behind that rating are striking.

Hough Street ranks 29th among 2,326 elementary schools in Illinois and outperforms 99% of public schools statewide. That puts it among a very small group of schools operating at the highest level across the entire state. Locally, it holds the second position out of nine schools in Barrington, making it a top option for families in the area.

Academic performance scores a 9.8 out of 10, while growth — measuring how much students improve year over year — scores a 9.0, meaning students here are not just arriving at high levels but continuing to advance. The student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8 to 1 is notably low for a public school, giving students more direct access to instructors throughout the school day. For parents weighing elementary options in the Barrington area, Hough Street's combination of top-tier academic outcomes, strong growth data, and small class sizes makes it one of the most compelling choices in Illinois.