For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,605 students in Highland, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 230 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Highland, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Highland, IL are Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 N Mulberry St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Grades: 4-5
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Grades: 3-5
| 515 students
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Grades: 9-12
| 847 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Grades: PK-2
| 581 students
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Grades: 2-4
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Highland, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Highland, IL include Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
5 public schools are located in Highland.
What percentage of students in Highland go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Highland are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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