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Best Mount Prospect Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,801 students in Mount Prospect, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,471 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL are Prospect High School, Forest View Elementary School and River Trails Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mount Prospect, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
River Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Indian Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Lions Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 E Council Trl, Lions Park
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Gr: 2-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 W Lincoln St, Lincoln Midd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Gr: 2-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Holmes Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Euclid Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Gr: 1-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
John Jay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 N Aspen Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Learning Center
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Gr: PK | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairie Trails School
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK-K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Westbrook Early Learning Center
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Gr: PK-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Prospect High School, Forest View Elementary School and River Trails Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Prospect?
14 public schools are located in Mount Prospect.
What percentage of students in Mount Prospect go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mount Prospect are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?

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