For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,024 students in Fox Lake, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL are Grant Community High School and Stanton School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fox Lake, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fox Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fox Lake, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Community High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
285 E Grand Ave
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 587-2561
Gr: 9-12 | 1,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Stanton School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Hawthorne Ln
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 973-4205
Fox Lake, IL 60020
(847) 973-4205
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fox Lake, IL include Grant Community High School and Stanton School.
How many public schools are located in Fox Lake?
2 public schools are located in Fox Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Fox Lake?
Fox Lake public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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