Island Lake: Schools & Education
2 public schools serve Island Lake. Cotton Creek School is the largest at 576 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 1,086 students.
- ~4,007 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 4,007 residents per school. 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
| School Districts · Districts | Wauconda CUSD 118 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,086 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 79 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.70 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Cosmetology & Spa Academy |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Cosmetology & Spa Academy |
| Nearest College · City | Crystal Lake |
| Nearest College · Phone | (815) 455-5900 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (3)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | WAUCONDA AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (847) 526-6225 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 801 NORTH MAIN STREET, WAUCONDA IL 60084 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.4% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12