For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 426 students in Kirkland, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Kirkland, IL are Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 and Hiawatha Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kirkland, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kirkland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kirkland, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kirkland, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Kirkland, IL include Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5 and Hiawatha Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Kirkland?
2 public schools are located in Kirkland.
What is the racial composition of students in Kirkland?
Kirkland public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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