For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,663 students in Maywood, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, IL are Morton Alternative Schools, Proviso East High School and Tapestry Alop. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maywood, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Maywood have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Maywood, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Proviso East High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Maywood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morton Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Proviso East High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
807 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 344-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,663 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Tapestry Alop
Alternative School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 990-9105
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harbor Academy Reg Safe School Prg
Alternative School
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
West 40 Hna Learning Program
Alternative School
415 Lexington St
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 236-3250
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 236-3250
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
West 40-sr. Plus
Alternative School
415 Lexington St, West 40 Isc
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 449-4284
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Maywood, IL include Morton Alternative Schools, Proviso East High School and Tapestry Alop.
How many public high schools are located in Maywood?
6 public high schools are located in Maywood.
What is the racial composition of students in Maywood?
Maywood public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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