For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,476 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 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Prospect Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Prospect Heights, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3868
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3868
Gr: 2-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3865
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3865
Gr: 4-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Gr: PK-1 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
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
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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