For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,941 students in Park Ridge, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,655 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Park Ridge, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Park Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Park Ridge, IL are George B Carpenter Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and George Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Ridge, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Park Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park Ridge, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George B Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 N Hamlin Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4370
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4370
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Manor Ln
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4390
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4390
Gr: K-5 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Stewart Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4360
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4360
Gr: K-5 | 581 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Ralph J Frost Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1177 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
707 Wisner St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4385
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4385
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Maine South High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 2,491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 S Fairview Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4235
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4235
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Lincoln Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4215
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4215
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Maine East High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Gr: 9-12 | 1,834 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Park Ridge, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Youth Campus School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
733 North Prospect Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Gr: 6-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Park Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Park Ridge, IL include George B Carpenter Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and George Washington Elementary School. Park Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Park Ridge?
9 public schools are located in Park Ridge.
What percentage of students in Park Ridge go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Park Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Park Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Park Ridge include: George B Carpenter Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Maine East High School vs. Maine South High School, Maine South High School vs. Maine East High School
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