For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,182 students in Harwood Heights, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 281 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Harwood Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Harwood Heights, IL are Union Ridge Elementary School, J Giles Elementary School and J Leigh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harwood Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harwood Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harwood Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Union Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4600 N Oak Park Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 867-5822
Gr: PK-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
J Giles Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4251 N Oriole Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-4847
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 453-4847
Gr: 5-8 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
J Leigh Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8151 W Lawrence Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 583-2068
Gr: PK-4 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Pennoyer Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 N Cumberland Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-9094
Gr: PK-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Ridgewood Comm High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7500 W Montrose Ave
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
(708) 456-4242
Gr: 9-12 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harwood Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Harwood Heights, IL include Union Ridge Elementary School, J Giles Elementary School and J Leigh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harwood Heights?
5 public schools are located in Harwood Heights.
What percentage of students in Harwood Heights go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Harwood Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harwood Heights?
Harwood Heights public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harwood Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harwood Heights include: Union Ridge Elementary School vs. Pennoyer Elementary School, Pennoyer Elementary School vs. Union Ridge Elementary School, J Leigh Elementary School vs. Pennoyer Elementary School
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