Woodland Elementary

Woodland Elementary serves 1,436 students in grades 1-3 along West Gages Lake Road in the heart of Lake County's suburban landscape. With 118 full-time teachers, the school maintains a comfortable 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in these crucial early learning years. The school earns a solid 6.8 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 72nd percentile among Illinois elementary schools, placing it at #1054 out of 3,819 schools statewide.

With an academic score of 7.1 out of 10, Woodland Elementary demonstrates steady performance, though reading proficiency at 35% suggests opportunities for continued growth in literacy instruction across the primary grades. Woodland Elementary draws families from the surrounding Gages Lake community, where the median household income of $102,436 reflects the area's economic stability. Half of the local adult population holds bachelor's degrees or higher, creating an education-focused environment that supports student achievement.

The neighborhood's low 5.8% poverty rate and median home values around $261,200 indicate a well-established suburban setting. Located in this thriving Lake County community, Woodland Elementary serves as an important foundation for young learners in a family-oriented suburban environment that values education and community involvement.