For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,468 students in 60074, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 456 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60074, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60074, IL are Winston Campus Elementary School, Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60074 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60074, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60074, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Campus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Palatine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N Rohlwing Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Glenn Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Winston Campus Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Sayles Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jonathan Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
60074, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60074, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60074, IL include Winston Campus Elementary School, Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60074?
6 public schools are located in 60074.
What percentage of students in 60074 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60074 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60074?
60074 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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