For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,895 students in Antioch, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Antioch, IL are Emmons Grade School, Antioch Comm High School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antioch, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Antioch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Antioch, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmons Grade School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24226 W Beach Grove Rd
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1105
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1105
Gr: K-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Antioch Comm High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1133 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-7179
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
433 E Depot St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8000
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8000
Gr: K-5 | 623 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Antioch Upper Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Highview Dr
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8310
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8310
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
W C Petty Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
850 Highview Dr
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8100
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8100
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Grass Lake Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26177 W Grass Lake Rd
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1550
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 395-1550
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
817 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8901
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8901
Gr: PK | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Antioch, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
817 Main St
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8901
Antioch, IL 60002
(847) 838-8901
Gr: 2-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Antioch, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Antioch, IL include Emmons Grade School, Antioch Comm High School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Antioch?
7 public schools are located in Antioch.
What is the racial composition of students in Antioch?
Antioch public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Antioch are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Antioch include: Grass Lake Elementary School vs. Antioch Upper Grade School, Antioch Upper Grade School vs. Grass Lake Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Grass Lake Elementary School
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