Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades K - 5
849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▲ Improving
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School 849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — improving.
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 370 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.1% | 68.6% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 18.1% | 19.5% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| White | 10.9% | 6.2% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.4% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.5 mi away2,032nd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 1North Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1 mi away2,060th of 2,105
ELA 12% · Math 12% - 3Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1 mi away1,517th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 2Lyon Magnet Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.2 mi away1,743rd of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 28% - –Evelyn Alexander SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.2 mi away
- 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.3 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 2Glen Flora Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away1,872nd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 18% - 3Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.5 mi away1,672nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School in?
Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School 849th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School?
Hispanic 69%, Black 20%, White 6%, Two or more races 4% (370 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60085 is $238K 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.