For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,696 students in Frankfort, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, IL are Lincoln-way East High School and Pioneer Grove Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankfort, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Frankfort have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Frankfort, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln-way East High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Frankfort, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Gr: 9-12 | 2,696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Frankfort, IL include Lincoln-way East High School and Pioneer Grove Educational Center. Frankfort has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Frankfort?
2 public high schools are located in Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort?
Frankfort public high schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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