For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,474 students in Prospect Heights, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 180 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Prospect Heights, IL are Betsy Ross Elementary School, Macarthur Middle School and Anne Sullivan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prospect Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Prospect Heights have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prospect Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3868
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3868
Grades: 2-3
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3865
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3865
Grades: 4-5
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Grades: PK-1
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hersey High School-d/hh Hs Program
Special Education School
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Macarthur Ms-d/hh Middle School Program
Special Education School
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prospect Heights, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Prospect Heights, IL include Betsy Ross Elementary School, Macarthur Middle School and Anne Sullivan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Prospect Heights?
6 public schools are located in Prospect Heights.
What percentage of students in Prospect Heights go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Prospect Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Prospect Heights?
Prospect Heights public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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