Prospect Heights SD 23 School District

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1231
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Prospect Heights SD 23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 326 students in Prospect Heights SD 23 School District.
Public Preschools in Prospect Heights SD 23 School District have a diversity score of 0.60, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,367 Schools
# Students
1,476 Students
505,966 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
38,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prospect Heights SD 23 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#169 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
27%
36%
30%
73%
50%
(2022-23)
15.8%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
33%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
64%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,825
$22,455
Spending / Student
$20,115
$21,692

Best Prospect Heights SD 23 School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Gr: PK-1 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Recent Articles

Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links