For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 8,025 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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Park Ridge, IL (2026)
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 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 2,494 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (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, Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School, Maine South High School vs. Maine East High School
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