For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,568 students in Clarendon Hills, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarendon Hills, IL are Prospect Elementary School, Walker School and Clarendon Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarendon Hills, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clarendon Hills, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Walker School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Clarendon Hills Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Chicago Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4800
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
5800 Holmes Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 515-4810
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 515-4810
Gr: PK-2 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarendon Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clarendon Hills, IL include Prospect Elementary School, Walker School and Clarendon Hills Middle School. Clarendon Hills has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clarendon Hills?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clarendon Hills.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarendon Hills?
Clarendon Hills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clarendon Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clarendon Hills include: Walker School vs. Prospect Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School vs. Walker School, Holmes Elementary School vs. Walker School
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