Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades K - 5
1,743rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 17%▼ Declining
Lyon Magnet Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lyon Magnet Elementary School 1,743rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 17% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 17th in 2025 — declining.
Lyon Magnet Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lyon Magnet Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 471 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.1% | 81.1% | ▼ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 9.6% | 13.8% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| White | 0.0% | 1.5% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lyon Magnet Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Evelyn Alexander SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 0.9 mi away
- 1Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away2,032nd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.9 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 6Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.2 mi away849th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 1A J Katzenmaier AcademyNorth Chicago SD 187 · 1.3 mi away2,088th of 2,105
ELA 14% · Math 7% - 3Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.5 mi away1,517th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 3Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.9 mi away1,672nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 3LEARN 10 Charter SchoolNorth Chicago SD 187 · 2 mi away · charter1,530th of 2,105
ELA 35% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lyon Magnet Elementary School in?
Lyon Magnet Elementary School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is Lyon Magnet Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lyon Magnet Elementary School 1,743rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 17% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lyon Magnet Elementary School?
Hispanic 81%, Black 14%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (471 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lyon Magnet Elementary 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.