For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,249 students in Mount Prospect, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Mount Prospect, IL is Prospect High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Mount Prospect, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prospect High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Mount Prospect, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mount Prospect, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Prospect High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Prospect?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Prospect.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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