For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 537 students in Somonauk, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somonauk, IL are Somonauk Middle School and James R Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somonauk, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somonauk have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Somonauk, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
James R Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somonauk, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somonauk, IL include Somonauk Middle School and James R Wood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somonauk?
2 public elementary schools are located in Somonauk.
What is the racial composition of students in Somonauk?
Somonauk public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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