For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 12,600 students in Palatine, IL (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,017 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Palatine, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Palatine, IL are Wm Fremd High School, Marion Jordan Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palatine, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wm Fremd High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,698 students
Rank: #22.
Marion Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 N Harrison Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5500
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5500
Grades: K-6
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
434 W Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5900
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5900
Grades: K-6
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Hunting Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 W Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5300
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5300
Grades: K-6
| 738 students
Rank: #55.
Winston Campus Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Walter R Sundling Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 N Smith St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-3700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 587 students
Rank: #77.
Stuart R Paddock School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
225 W Washington St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5800
Grades: K-6
| 567 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1021 N Ridgewood Ln
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-5700
Grades: K-6
| 712 students
Rank: #99.
Palatine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N Rohlwing Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,680 students
Rank: #1010.
Virginia Lake Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
925 N Glenn Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Grades: K-6
| 666 students
Rank: #1111.
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 N Oak St
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 963-7000
Grades: PK-6
| 455 students
Rank: #1212.
Kirk School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 S Plum Grove Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 463-8500
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 463-8500
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1313.
North Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Winston Campus Jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Grades: 7-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1515.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Sayles Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Grades: PK-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1616.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jonathan Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Grades: PK-6
| 1,017 students
Palatine, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Palatine, IL include Wm Fremd High School, Marion Jordan Elementary School and Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Palatine, IL?
16 public schools are located in Palatine, IL.
What percentage of students in Palatine, IL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Palatine, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine, IL?
Palatine, IL public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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