For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,947 students in Machesney Park, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Machesney Park, IL are Summit Academy Rssp, Summit Academy Alop and Harlem High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Machesney Park, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Machesney Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Machesney Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harlem High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Machesney Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Summit Academy Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Harlem High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Gr: 9-12 | 1,947 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Gr: 6-12
Machesney Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Gr: 9 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Machesney Park, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Machesney Park, IL include Summit Academy Rssp, Summit Academy Alop and Harlem High School.
How many public high schools are located in Machesney Park?
4 public high schools are located in Machesney Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Machesney Park?
Machesney Park public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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