For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,497 students in Roselle, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 730 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Roselle, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Roselle, IL are Lincoln Academy, Roselle Middle School and Frederick Nerge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roselle, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Roselle have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Roselle, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 Lincoln St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Rank: #22.
Roselle Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Park St
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1600
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1600
Gr: 6-8 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Frederick Nerge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
660 N Woodfield Trl
Roselle, IL 60172
(847) 357-5777
Roselle, IL 60172
(847) 357-5777
Gr: K-6 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Spring Hills Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Pinecroft Dr
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1883
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 529-1883
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Lake Park High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Medinah Rd, Lake Park High
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 295-5210
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 295-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Medinah Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Granville Ave
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 893-3838
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 893-3838
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Waterbury Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
355 Rodenburg Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-4202
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-4202
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Alsp - Raymond Benson Primary
Special Education School
132 E Pine Ave
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0490
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0490
Rank: n/an/a
Alsp-lake Park East High School-lake Park
Special Education School
600 Medinah Rd
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Rank: n/an/a
Lasso-spring Hills School-roselle Sd
Special Education School
560 Pinecroft Dr
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Rank: n/an/a
Ssp-spring Hills Elem-roselle Sd
Special Education School
560 Pinecroft Dr
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 894-0489
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roselle, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Roselle, IL include Lincoln Academy, Roselle Middle School and Frederick Nerge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Roselle?
12 public schools are located in Roselle.
What percentage of students in Roselle go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Roselle are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Roselle?
Roselle public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Roselle are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Roselle include: Roselle Middle School vs. Spring Hills Elementary School, Spring Hills Elementary School vs. Roselle Middle School
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