For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,127 students in Hickory Hills, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 166 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Hickory Hills, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hickory Hills, IL are Glen Oaks Elementary School and H H Conrady Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hickory Hills, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hickory Hills have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hickory Hills, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glen Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9045 S 88th Ave
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-6800
Gr: 2-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
H H Conrady Jr High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7950 W 97th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,047 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
7840 W 92nd St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Hickory Hills, IL 60457
(708) 233-5600
Gr: PK-1 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hickory Hills, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hickory Hills, IL include Glen Oaks Elementary School and H H Conrady Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Hickory Hills?
3 public schools are located in Hickory Hills.
What percentage of students in Hickory Hills go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Hickory Hills are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hickory Hills?
Hickory Hills public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hickory Hills are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hickory Hills include: Dorn Elementary School vs. Glen Oaks Elementary School
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