Top 10 Best Arlington Heights Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,229 students in Arlington Heights, IL (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,437 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in Arlington Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL are Greenbrier Elementary School, John Hersey High School and Olive-mary Stitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,049 students
Rank: #33.
Olive-mary Stitt School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
303 E Olive St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Grades: K-5
| 657 students
Rank: #44.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Grades: K-5
| 568 students
Rank: #55.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #77.
South Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #88.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1315 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #99.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 N Patton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 966 students
Rank: #1111.
Young Adult Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1212.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1313.
J W Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #1515.
The At Forest View
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1616.
Vanguard School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1717.
Juliette Low Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1818.
Miner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1919.
Timber Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8300
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riley School-dhh Elementary Prgrm
Special Education School
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Arlington Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Grades: PK
| 34 students
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL include Greenbrier Elementary School, John Hersey High School and Olive-mary Stitt School. Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Arlington Heights, IL?
20 public schools are located in Arlington Heights, IL.
What percentage of students in Arlington Heights, IL go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in Arlington Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights, IL?
Arlington Heights, IL public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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