For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 7,704 students in Gurnee, IL (there are , serving 329 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 Woodland Intermediate School, Warren Township High 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 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gurnee have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Gurnee, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodland Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 N Hunt Club Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 596-5900
Grades: 4-5
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Warren Township High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
34090 N Almond Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-6611
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 548-6611
Grades: 9-12
| 3,687 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7000 Washington St
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 856-3421
Grades: 6-8
| 1,557 students
Rank: #44.
River Trail School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
333 N Oplaine Rd
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 249-6253
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Viking School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4460 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 336-2108
Grades: 6-8
| 515 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Belle Plaine Ave
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 662-3701
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gurnee, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Gurnee, IL include Woodland Intermediate School, Warren Township High 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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (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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