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Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District

1050 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1333
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,496 students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District are Prairie Elementary School, Twin Groves Middle School and Ivy Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
3,496 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
246 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#28 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
61%
27%
62%
30%
75%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
42%
6%
% Hispanic
7%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
45%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,072 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,649 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$84 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$90 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,072
$22,423
Spending / Student
$25,649
$21,662

Best Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Gr: 1-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Twin Groves Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Gr: 1-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Kildeer Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3100 Old Mchenry Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 634-3243
Gr: 1-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6362 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8500
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Country Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6360 Gilmer Rd
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 353-8600
Gr: 1-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
777 Checker Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 541-3660
Gr: PK-K | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,496 students.
What is the rank of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District is ranked #29 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
45% of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District students are White, 42% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District?
Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,649 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 3,496 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 61% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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