Cotton Creek School

Cotton Creek School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
545 Newport Ct,  Island Lake, IL
Wauconda Community Unit School District No. 118
4.0
554 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Diane Kelly
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
56.1%
Hispanic
34.7%
Two or more races
4%
Black
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 11 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/4/2025
I cant believe this school is only ranked a 5!!! The teachers are great, their curriculum is amazing! Their hands on approach and parent interaction is amazing!!! I am very happy with this school for my son!
1.0 parent
6/10/2025
As a parent and now former employee- I'd give them zero stars if I could.Leadership is dishonest and incompetent at best. Most of the teachers are amazing, but unfortunately, a few have slipped through the cracks. My youngest unfortunately had a terrible experience with his 3rd grade teacher and had...
5.0 parent
4/4/2024
I have two children attending Cotton Creek. One is in 5th and has been attending since kindergarten. My other child is in second and has been attending since kindergarten. The principal and assistant principal are fantastic and on top of everything and I feel they handle situations appropriately and...
5.0 parent
1/7/2017
I have found during my kids years at this school from top to bottom the faculty cares about the students education and well being.

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Cotton Creek School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Island Lake, IL and is served by the Wauconda Community Unit School District No. 118 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 554 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Cotton Creek School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $313,687. Discover additional schools in the area, like Trinity Oaks Christian Academy, Quentin Road Christian School, Westlake Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Island Lake has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cotton Creek School.

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