Prairie Elementary School
Buffalo Grove, IL · Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · Grades 1 - 5
92nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Prairie Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Elementary School 92nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2019 to 96th in 2025.
Prairie Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Prairie Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 463 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36.5% | 52.5% | ▲ 16.0 pts | |
| White | 54.6% | 35.6% | ▼ 19.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.2% | 6.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Prairie Elementary School
Typical home value $452K in zip 60089 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Prairie Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Willow Grove Early Learning CenterKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 0.8 mi away
- 10Ivy Hall Elementary SchoolKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 0.9 mi away150th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 72% - 10Meridian SchoolAptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 · 1.1 mi away204th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 71% - 9Tripp SchoolAptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 · 1.2 mi away275th of 2,105
ELA 68% · Math 71% - 10Kildeer Countryside Elem SchoolKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 1.4 mi away88th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 81% - 9Earl Pritchett SchoolAptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102 · 2 mi away248th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 68% - 10Half Day SchoolLincolnshire-Prairieview SD 103 · 2.4 mi away81st of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 79% - 7Henry W Longfellow Elem SchoolWheeling CCSD 21 · 2.4 mi away727th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 55%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Prairie Elementary School in?
Prairie Elementary School is part of the Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96 district in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
Is Prairie Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Elementary School 92nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Prairie Elementary School?
Asian 53%, White 36%, Two or more races 7%, Hispanic 4% (463 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Prairie Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60089 is $452K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.