Barrington Cusd 220, IL - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Barrington Cusd 220

Barrington CUSD 220 is a mid-sized suburban district in Cook County serving elementary through high school grades across multiple towns anchored by Barrington. The district's enrollment spans from early childhood through grade twelve, with substantial populations in each band and particularly strong numbers in the middle and high school grades.

In state assessments, the district shows strength overall but reveals a meaningful grade-level pattern. Early elementary proficiency in reading and math runs solid across grades three and four, with reading notably strong in those years. By grade five, reading performance remains robust while math performance drops noticeably. From grade six onward, math proficiency falls further, dipping to around the lower-to-mid range in grades six and eight, before recovering somewhat in grade seven. Reading holds up considerably better across the middle grades, staying in the upper range through grade eight. Science results at grade five are modest, while grade eight science shows a substantial jump in proficiency. The district's overall proficiency index places it in the top quartile among Cook County's school districts, and the chronic absenteeism rate is also in the top quartile, suggesting that engagement and attendance are relatively strong. State testing data was not available to assess trends over multiple years or to determine whether performance is moving in either direction.

The student body reflects suburban Cook County diversity. White students form a clear plurality, while Asian and Hispanic students each represent substantial shares of enrollment. Black students, students of two or more races, and other groups comprise the remainder. Free and reduced price lunch data were not available, making it impossible to assess economic need within the district. Enrollment in special education and English learner programs was not reported, leaving a gap in understanding these populations.

Recent district changes will matter directly to families considering the area. Voters approved a referendum in November 2024 funding safety and security upgrades, instructional improvements, and a new community auditorium at the high school. The referendum will raise household taxes noticeably; post-passage analysis suggested the actual cost could be roughly three times higher than originally estimated for similarly valued homes. That is a meaningful consideration for homebuyers and renters. A prior referendum from March 2020 funded capital improvements that have been completed on time and within budget, including sensory rooms in every elementary school and upgrades to the high school. Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, the district implemented free full-day kindergarten at all elementary schools, replacing the previous half-day model and eliminating the fee-based Kindergarten Enrichment Program. This substantially expands instructional time for young learners and removes out-of-pocket costs.

The housing market in the primary Barrington zip code is upscale. Home values are substantially above the state and national median, and rents reflect that positioning. Year-over-year home value growth has been moderate. The broader Cook County real estate market shows cooler activity now than in the prior year, with active listings and new listings down notably, though pending listings remain substantial. Days on market have inched up slightly. For prospective families, Barrington is a high-cost area where the combination of strong home values and the new tax load from the referendum warrants careful financial planning.

Per-pupil current spending is in the upper-middle range among Cook County districts, positioning Barrington between the median and the high end. The district operates eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school, each embedded in or serving specific communities within the broader district. A parent may want to look into which school or campus feeds their location, as school-specific data will matter more than district-level numbers for day-to-day experience.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

8,026

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 18%

Black 2%

White 58%

Asian 17%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

57%

—

Gr 4

44%

—

Gr 5

64%

—

Gr 6

56%

—

Gr 7

56%

—

Gr 8

63%

—

Math

Gr 3

49%

—

Gr 4

41%

—

Gr 5

29%

—

Gr 6

16%

—

Gr 7

34%

—

Gr 8

38%

—

Science

Gr 5

34%

—

Gr 8

50%

—

Schools in this District

12 schools are officially reported under this district.

Barrington Mdle Sch- Prairie Cmps

Barrington High School

Countryside Elem School

Hough Street Elem School

North Barrington Elem School

Barrington Middle Sch Station

Sunny Hill Elem School

Roslyn Road Elem School

Arnett C Lines Elem School

Grove Avenue Elem School

Barbara B Rose Elem School

Barrington Early Learning Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

75%

Grade 3

70%

Grade 4

65%

Grade 5

46%

Grade 6

65%

Grade 7

57%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

76%

Grade 3

76%

Grade 4

84%

Grade 5

78%

Grade 6

80%

Grade 7

81%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

64%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$691,328

Year-over-year change+6.6%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$287K to $711K

vs. state typical2.38x

vs. national typical1.88x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
60010	Barrington	$711K	+6.8%	93.0%
60192	Hoffman Estates	$496K	+4.4%	3.9%
60169	Hoffman Estates	$347K	+6.1%	1.8%
60110	Carpentersville	$287K	+3.6%	0.7%
60021	Fox River Grove	$358K	+5.1%	0.6%
60047	Forest Lake	$650K	+6.2%	0.0%
60084	Wauconda	$358K	+6.6%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,664/mo

Year-over-year change+2.9%

Range across 5 ZIP codes$1,950 to $3,075/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (5 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
60010	Barrington	$2,680	—	93.0%
60169	Hoffman Estates	$1,995	+3.5%	1.8%
60110	Carpentersville	$2,230	+1.4%	0.7%
60047	Forest Lake	$3,075	—	0.0%
60084	Wauconda	$1,950	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$3,488/mo

Home price / national median income8.3x

Annual rent / national median income38.2%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$825/mo

Market Activity: Cook County

Median listing price$349,900

Median listing price YoY+1.4%

Median price per sq ft$235

Median days on market35.5 days

Median days on market YoY+7.6%

Active listings6,653

Active listings YoY-16.6%

New listings4,792

New listings YoY-15.3%

Pending listings6,887

Pending listings YoY-3.4%

Hotness: median listing price$332,000

Hotness: median listing price YoY-0.9%

Supply score87.3

Supply score YoY-0.1%

Demand score39.6

Demand score YoY+4.9%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$290,210 (+4.9% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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