Best Lake Forest Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,359 students in Lake Forest, IL. The top-ranked public high school in Lake Forest, IL is Lake Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Lake Forest, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 98%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Forest High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lake Forest, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Forest, IL include Lake Forest High School. Lake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Forest?
1 public high schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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