Best Braeside Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 517 students in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Braeside are Braeside Elementary School and Ravinia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braeside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ravinia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1936 Green Bay Rd, C/o Green B
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL include Braeside Elementary School and Ravinia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park?
the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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