For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,324 students in Hillside, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hillside, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL are Hillside Elementary School and Proviso West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillside, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillside Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4804 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6491
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6491
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Proviso West High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Grades: 9-12
| 1,869 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL include Hillside Elementary School and Proviso West High School.
How many public schools are located in Hillside?
2 public schools are located in Hillside.
What percentage of students in Hillside go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hillside are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?
Hillside public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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