For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 870 students in North Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in North Chicago, IL is North Chicago Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
North Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Chicago Community High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in North Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Chicago Community High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Gr: 9-12 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
North Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
Gr: K-5
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Gr: 3-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1110 18th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
1500 Kemble Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
Gr: 6 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in North Chicago, IL include North Chicago Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in North Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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