For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,391 students in Mundelein, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL are Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Jr High/middle School and Carl Sandburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mundelein, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mundelein have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mundelein, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28754 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 388-3700
Gr: 3-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fremont Jr High/middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28871 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9384
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Carl Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
855 W Hawley St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2707
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Mechanics Grove Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Midlothian Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2712
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2712
Gr: 3-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
West Oak Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 970-3544
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
West Oak Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26156 N Acorn Ln
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-9220
Gr: 6-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
25807 N Diamond Lake Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 566-6601
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
28908 N Fremont Center Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 837-0437
Gr: PK-2 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
122 S Garfield Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2714
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2714
Gr: K-2 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Mundelein, Illinois 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Fairfield Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27255 Fairfield Rd
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 487-1766
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 487-1766
Hawley Transition (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
706 E Hawley
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6773
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-6773
Lake Park Early Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
470 N Lake St
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2701
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 949-2701
Gr: PK | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
South School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
300 N Ridgemoor Ave
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 986-7050
Mundelein, IL 60060
(847) 986-7050
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mundelein, IL include Fremont Intermediate School, Fremont Jr High/middle School and Carl Sandburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mundelein?
9 public elementary schools are located in Mundelein.
What is the racial composition of students in Mundelein?
Mundelein public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mundelein are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mundelein include: Mechanics Grove Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School, Carl Sandburg Middle School vs. Fremont Jr High/middle School, Washington Elementary School vs. Mechanics Grove Elementary School
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