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Best Graduation Rate Public Schools in Illinois (2026)

Public schools in Illinois achieve an average graduation rate of 87% (2026).
The public schools with the highest graduation rate are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest graduation rate in Illinois is Lincoln Way West, with ≥99% of students graduating.
Graduation Rate Range: 96% 99% Avg. Graduation Rate: 97%

Top Graduation Rate Public Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Graduation Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Way West
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: ≥99%
Grades: 9-12
21701 S Gougar Rd
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 717-3501
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Geneseo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
5437 W 64th Pl
Chicago, IL 60638
(773) 535-2410
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Rank: #2 - 52. - 5.
Noble St Chtr-pritzker Col Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: 98%
Grades: 9-12
4131 W Cortland St
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 394-2848
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Geneva Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Glenbrook North High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Grayslake Central High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
400 N Lake St
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3300
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Hampshire High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Harry D Jacobs High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
2601 Bunker Hill Dr
Algonquin, IL 60102
(847) 532-6100
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Homewood-flossmoor High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
999 Kedzie Ave
Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-3000
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
J B Conant High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
700 E Cougar Trl
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-3610
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Naperville Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 10-12
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Triad High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
703 E Us Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5409
Rank: #6 - 176. - 17.
Woodstock High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 97%
Grades: 9-12
501 W South St
Woodstock, IL 60098
(815) 338-4370
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Cary-grove Community High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
2208 3 Oaks Rd
Cary, IL 60013
(847) 639-3825
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Crystal Lake Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
45 W Franklin Ave
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 459-2505
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Deerfield High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Glenbrook South High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
4000 W Lake Ave
Glenview, IL 60026
(847) 729-2000
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Huntley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
13719 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Lake Zurich High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
300 Church St
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
(847) 438-5155
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 7-12
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Lemont Twp High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
800 Porter St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-5838
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Lincoln-way Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1801 E Lincoln Hwy
New Lenox, IL 60451
(815) 462-2172
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Lyons Twp High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
100 S Brainard Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6300
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Noble St Chtr-muchin College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 445-4680
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Payton College Preparatory High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4164
Rank: #18 - 3718. - 37.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Graduation Rate: 96%
Grades: 9-12
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2157
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average public schools graduation rate?
The Illinois average public schools graduation rate is 87% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest graduation rate in Illinois?
The best top-ranked public schools in Illinois include Lincoln Way West, Geneseo High School and Hancock College Preparatory High School.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest graduation rate in Illinois?
The public high school with the highest graduation rate in Illinois is Lincoln Way West, with a value of ≥99%. The public elementary school with the highest graduation rate is Horizon Science Acad-mckinley Pk, with a value of 90-94%.

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