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2 schools in Island Lake

Illinois · Public K-12

Within Island Lake, Illinois, 2 public K-12 schools teach roughly 1,031 students, an average of 516 per campus.

7-year change in Island Lake

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,031
-45 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
56%
was 69%
% Hispanic
35%
was 24%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cotton Creek SchoolElementaryPK-05580
Matthews Middle SchoolMiddle06-08451

About Island Lake

Island Lake, Illinois is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,031 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 1 elementary, and 1 middle.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,031 students, decreased 4% from the 1,076 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 69% to 56%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Island Lake discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Island Lake?
Island Lake, Illinois has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,031 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Island Lake?
Island Lake has 1 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Island Lake?
Cotton Creek School is the largest public school in Island Lake by enrollment, with approximately 580 students.
What school districts serve Island Lake?
Island Lake public schools are operated by Wauconda CUSD 118.
What grade levels do public schools in Island Lake cover?
Public schools in Island Lake serve students from pre-K through grade 8.