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Best 60018 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,946 students in 60018, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 197 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 60018, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60018, IL are Iroquois Community School, South Elementary School and Plainfield Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60018 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60018, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60018, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Community School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1535 Everett Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Plainfield Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1301
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Gr: PK-5 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Rosemont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Gr: PK-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Friendship Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
550 Elizabeth Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Devonshire School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 Pennsylvania Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4398
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Maine West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Place Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Maple St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1255
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60018, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60018, IL include Iroquois Community School, South Elementary School and Plainfield Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60018?
12 public schools are located in 60018.
What percentage of students in 60018 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 60018 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60018?
60018 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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