Hawthorn Elem School South
Vernon Hills, IL · Hawthorn CCSD 73 · Grades 1 - 5
867th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 59%▼ Declining
Hawthorn Elem School South ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hawthorn Elem School South 867th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — declining.
Hawthorn Elem School South test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Hawthorn Elem School South students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 517 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 18.5% | 40.8% | ▲ 22.3 pts | |
| White | 61.1% | 32.3% | ▼ 28.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.3% | 14.1% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.9% | 6.6% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 5.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Hawthorn Elem School South
Typical home value $459K in zip 60061 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hawthorn Elem School South
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Hawthorn Aspen Elem SchoolHawthorn CCSD 73 · 0.1 mi away431st of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 61% - –Hawthorn School for Young LearnersHawthorn CCSD 73 · 0.3 mi away
- 6Hawthorn Sch of Dual LanguageHawthorn CCSD 73 · 0.5 mi away848th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 45% - 8Hawthorn Townline Elem SchHawthorn CCSD 73 · 0.5 mi away447th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 61% - 9Hawthorn Elem School NorthHawthorn CCSD 73 · 0.5 mi away211th of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 71% - –Diamond Lake SchoolDiamond Lake SD 76 · 1.6 mi away
- 4West Oak Intermediate SchoolDiamond Lake SD 76 · 2.3 mi away1,417th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 30% - 9Country Meadows Elem SchoolKildeer Countryside CCSD 96 · 2.3 mi away306th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hawthorn Elem School South in?
Hawthorn Elem School South is part of the Hawthorn CCSD 73 district in Vernon Hills, Illinois.
Is Hawthorn Elem School South a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hawthorn Elem School South 867th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hawthorn Elem School South?
Asian 41%, White 32%, Hispanic 14%, Black 7% (517 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hawthorn Elem School South cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60061 is $459K 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.