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#649 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 17% in state

Prairie Crossing Charter School

Elementary School · Prairie Crossing Charter School

1531 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

Charter

Enrollment

432

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Illinois schools

#649 of 3,813

In Grayslake

#4 of 7

public schools

School environment

8.5 / 10

Excellent

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Prairie Crossing Charter School

7.8/10

Elementary School in Grayslake · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Prairie Crossing Charter School

Prairie Crossing Charter School is a public elementary school in Grayslake, IL, part of Prairie Crossing Charter School. Prairie Crossing Charter School serves approximately 432 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Prairie Crossing Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 3,813 schools in IL.

Structured state assessment records for Prairie Crossing Charter School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares1.6 pts above IL schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • IL avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Prairie Crossing Charter School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism14.1%

Prairie Crossing Charter School — Students at Prairie Crossing Charter School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores IL EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 67.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 69.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
98%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
50%
2022
ELA
53%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Prairie Crossing Charter School Compares

See how Prairie Crossing Charter School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
83th percentile in IL
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
14.1%

Location

1531 Jones Point Rd, Grayslake, IL 60030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Prairie Crossing Charter School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Adler Park School (rated 9.3/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Libertyville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Butterfield School (rated 8.9/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Libertyville), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Meadowview School (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Grayslake, see our Grayslake schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
CONNECTIONS DAY SCHOOL Libertyville 0.7 mi 6.8
POKO LOKO EARLY LEARNING CENTER Libertyville 1.8 mi
Frederick School Grayslake 2.0 mi 5.9
Grayslake Middle School Grayslake 2.0 mi 6.4
THE GODDARD SCHOOL THIRD LAKE Third Lake 2.5 mi
WESTLAKE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Grayslake 2.0 mi 7.3
Warren Township High School Gurnee 2.4 mi 7.2
Woodland Elementary Gages Lake 2.4 mi 7.3
Grayslake Central High School Grayslake 2.3 mi 8.9
Woodland Primary School Gages Lake 2.4 mi 7.1
Woodland Middle School Gurnee 2.9 mi 5.1
Butterfield School Libertyville 3.0 mi 8.9
Mechanics Grove Elem School Mundelein 3.3 mi 4.9
Woodview School Grayslake 2.8 mi 6.8
Lincoln School Mundelein 3.8 mi 7.0
Lincoln Elem School Mundelein 3.8 mi 6.6
Adler Park School Libertyville 3.1 mi 9.3
Meadowview School Grayslake 3.4 mi 8.5
ST GILBERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Grayslake 3.0 mi 4.8
Prairieview School Hainesville 3.1 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 60030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$104,920

Median Home Value

$276,800

Median Rent

$1,526/mo

Population

35,579

College Educated

49.4%

Homeownership

82.7%

Avg Commute

27 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

40.9

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Dieterich Elem School Dieterich, IL 7.8
Dujardin Elementary School Bloomingdale, IL 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Prairie Crossing Charter School

What grades does Prairie Crossing Charter School serve?

Prairie Crossing Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Prairie Crossing Charter School?

Prairie Crossing Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Crossing Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Crossing Charter School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prairie Crossing Charter School rank in IL?

Prairie Crossing Charter School ranks #649 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Prairie Crossing Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prairie Crossing Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Prairie Crossing Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Crossing Charter School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Prairie Crossing Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Prairie Crossing Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Prairie Crossing Charter School a Title I school?

No, Prairie Crossing Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
25 Some Transit
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
432
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.1%

District

Prairie Crossing Charter School
District Enrollment
432
Schools in District
1
District Rank
#1 of 1

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