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Best Arlington Heights Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,333 students in Arlington Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL are Greenbrier Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School and Ivy Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1315 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Olive-mary Stitt School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
303 E Olive St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1616 N Patton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
J W Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1111.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Juliette Low Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL include Greenbrier Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School and Ivy Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington Heights?
12 public elementary schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arlington Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

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