Excellent
#184 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 5% in state
Lake Bluff Elem Sch
Elementary School · Lake Bluff Esd 65 · Lake Bluff, IL
A Lake Bluff Esd 65 elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
350 W Washington Ave, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
- Math 70% proficient (2021)
- Reading 66% proficient (2022)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lake Bluff Elem Sch score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 66% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lake Bluff Elem Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Bluff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,546
Median home value
$568,500
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Bluff SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Forrestal Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–3 | 1.3 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 265 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lake Bluff Esd 65
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $25,610NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lake Bluff Elem Sch is listed in Lake Bluff ESD 65; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lake Bluff Elem Sch
Lake Bluff Elem Sch is a public elementary school in Lake Bluff, IL, part of Lake Bluff Esd 65, serving approximately 592 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lake Bluff Elem Sch
What grades does Lake Bluff Elem Sch serve?
Lake Bluff Elem Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lake Bluff Elem Sch?
Lake Bluff Elem Sch has an enrollment of approximately 592 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Bluff Elem Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Bluff Elem Sch is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lake Bluff Elem Sch rank in IL?
Lake Bluff Elem Sch ranks #184 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Lake Bluff Elem Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Lake Bluff Elem Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Lake Bluff Elem Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lake Bluff Elem Sch has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lake Bluff Elem Sch a charter school?
No, Lake Bluff Elem Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lake Bluff Elem Sch a Title I school?
No, Lake Bluff Elem Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 592
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (847) 234-9405
- Area population (ZIP 60044)
- 10,289
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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