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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Hinsdale Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,683 students in Hinsdale, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 792 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Hinsdale, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Hinsdale has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Hinsdale, IL are Oak Elementary School, The Lane Elementary School and Madison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinsdale, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Hinsdale, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
The Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Hinsdale Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
100 S Garfield St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinsdale, IL?
How many public schools are located in Hinsdale?
6 public schools are located in Hinsdale.
What percentage of students in Hinsdale go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Hinsdale are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hinsdale?
Hinsdale public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hinsdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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