For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,439 students in Gurnee, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 340 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gurnee, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gurnee, IL are Warren Township High School, Woodland Intermediate School and Woodland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gurnee, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gurnee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gurnee, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warren Township High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
34090 N Almond Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-6611
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-6611
Gr: 9-12 | 3,537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1115 N Hunt Club Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Gr: 4-5 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gr: 6-8 | 1,541 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
River Trail School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gr: K-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Viking School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridges Program Alop
Alternative School
34090 N Almond Rd, Warren Town
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-7103
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-7103
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Gr: PK-2 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gurnee, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gurnee, IL include Warren Township High School, Woodland Intermediate School and Woodland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gurnee?
7 public schools are located in Gurnee.
What percentage of students in Gurnee go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gurnee are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gurnee?
Gurnee public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gurnee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gurnee include: Viking School vs. River Trail School, Spaulding Elementary School vs. River Trail School, River Trail School vs. Spaulding Elementary School
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