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Best Highland Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,897 students in Highland Park, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 141 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Highland Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Highland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Park, IL are Braeside Elementary School, Ravinia Elementary School and Wayne Thomas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Highland Park, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Braeside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Ravinia Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1936 Green Bay Rd, C/o Green B
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Wayne Thomas Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2939 Summit Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3900
Gr: K-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Arbor Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
754 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-5100
Rank: #55.
Highland Park High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
433 Vine Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-2001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,661 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Stratford Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3800
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2075 Saint Johns Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3500
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
929 Edgewood Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3201
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
530 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3750
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Northwood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
945 North Ave
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
North Shore Academy Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
776 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 291-7905
Gr: K-6
Rank: #1212.
North Shore Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831-0603
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Education & Life Skills Transition
Special Education School
760 Red Oak Ln
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 847-5590

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland Park, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Park, IL include Braeside Elementary School, Ravinia Elementary School and Wayne Thomas Elementary School. Highland Park has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Highland Park?
13 public schools are located in Highland Park.
What percentage of students in Highland Park go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Highland Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Highland Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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