North Elem School
Waukegan, IL · Waukegan CUSD 60 · Grades PK - 5
2,060th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
North Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks North Elem School 2,060th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
North Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
North Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.6% | 83.7% | ▲ 7.1 pts | |
| Black | 18.6% | 11.4% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near North Elem School
Typical home value $238K in zip 60085 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near North Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Glen Flora Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.6 mi away1,872nd of 2,105
ELA 20% · Math 18% - 3Hyde Park Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 0.8 mi away1,517th of 2,105
ELA 32% · Math 28% - 7LEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter SchoolLEARN John and Kathy Schreiber Charter School · 0.9 mi away · charter803rd of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 35% - 6Andrew Cooke Magnet Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1 mi away849th of 2,105
ELA 55% · Math 44% - 3Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.1 mi away1,672nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 3Greenwood Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.3 mi away1,583rd of 2,105
ELA 26% · Math 31% - 1Carman-Buckner Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.4 mi away2,032nd of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 11% - 2Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 1.6 mi away1,707th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is North Elem School in?
North Elem School is part of the Waukegan CUSD 60 district in Waukegan, Illinois.
Is North Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks North Elem School 2,060th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of North Elem School?
Hispanic 84%, Black 11%, Two or more races 2%, White 2% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near North 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.