Excellent
#506 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 13% in state
Based on limited data
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Elementary School · Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 · Buffalo Grove, IL
A Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
777 Checker Dr, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 11 schools in Buffalo Grove.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated752/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo Grove), 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
$129,932
Median home value
$393,000
Median rent
$2,042/mo
College educated
66.7%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori World of DiscoveryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Tripp SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–3 | 1.1 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Montessori School of Long GrovePrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 41 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $22,281NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is listed in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is a public elementary school in Buffalo Grove, IL, part of Kildeer Countryside Ccsd 96, serving approximately 405 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #506 of 3,813 schools in IL. Based on limited data: 44% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr
What grades does Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr serve?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr rank in IL?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr ranks #506 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr a charter school?
No, Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr a Title I school?
No, Willow Grove Early Learning Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (847) 541-3660
- Area population (ZIP 60089)
- 42,781
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 60089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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