For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,941 students in 60068, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,655 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60068, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60068, IL are George B Carpenter Elementary School, Maine South High School and Ralph J Frost Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60068 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60068, IL 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 60068, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George B Carpenter Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 N Hamlin Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4370
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4370
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #22.
Maine South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,491 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2401 Manor Ln
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4390
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4390
Grades: K-5
| 533 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Stewart Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4360
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4360
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #66.
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1001 S Fairview Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4235
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4235
Grades: K-5
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 Wisner St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4385
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4385
Grades: K-5
| 630 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 S Lincoln Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4215
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4215
Grades: 6-8
| 757 students
Rank: #99.
Maine East High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
60068, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60068, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60068, IL include George B Carpenter Elementary School, Maine South High School and Ralph J Frost Academy.
How many public schools are located in 60068?
9 public schools are located in 60068.
What percentage of students in 60068 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60068 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60068?
60068 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).
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