Top 10 Best Mount Prospect Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,856 students in Mount Prospect, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,471 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL are Prospect High School, Indian Grove Elementary School and Lions Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Mount Prospect, IL Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prospect High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Grove Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Grades: 1-5
| 461 students
Rank: #33.
Lions Park Elementary School
Math: 40% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Council Trl, Lions Park
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Grades: 2-5
| 509 students
Rank: #44.
River Trails Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 W Lincoln St, Lincoln Midd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Grades: 2-5
| 504 students
Rank: #77.
Euclid Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Grades: 1-5
| 358 students
Rank: #88.
Forest View Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #99.
Holmes Jr High School
Math: 18% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 N Aspen Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1111.
John Jay Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Grades: PK
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Trails School
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK-K
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Grades: PK-1
| 485 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois

Mount Prospect, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Grades: K-5
| 282 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Prospect High School, Indian Grove Elementary School and Lions Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Prospect, IL?
14 public schools are located in Mount Prospect, IL.
What percentage of students in Mount Prospect, IL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect, IL?
Mount Prospect, IL public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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