For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,865 students in Buffalo Grove, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL are Prairie Elementary School, Earl Pritchett School and Twin Groves Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buffalo Grove, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buffalo Grove have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buffalo Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Grades: 1-5
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Earl Pritchett School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Horatio Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Grades: K-3
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Twin Groves Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 N Buffalo Grove Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 821-8946
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Ivy Hall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1072 Ivy Hall Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 459-0022
Grades: 1-5
| 494 students
Rank: #55.
Aptakisic Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1231 Weiland Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5506
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #66.
Tripp School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
850 Highland Grove Dr
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3606
Grades: K-3
| 517 students
Rank: #77.
Meridian School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2195 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 955-3506
Grades: 4-5
| 675 students
Rank: #88.
Henry W Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 S Arlington Heights Rd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2755
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #99.
Cooper Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Plum Grove Cir
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2750
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1010.
Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Golfview Ter
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2760
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 520-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buffalo Grove, IL include Prairie Elementary School, Earl Pritchett School and Twin Groves Middle School. Buffalo Grove has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buffalo Grove?
10 public elementary schools are located in Buffalo Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo Grove?
Buffalo Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Buffalo Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Buffalo Grove include: Aptakisic Junior High School vs. Twin Groves Middle School, Earl Pritchett School vs. Tripp School, Tripp School vs. Earl Pritchett School
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