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Best 60056 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,111 students in 60056, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60056, IL are Forest View Elementary School, River Trails Middle School and Indian Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60056 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60056, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60056, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
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 elementary schools in 60056, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60056, IL include Forest View Elementary School, River Trails Middle School and Indian Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60056?
11 public elementary schools are located in 60056.
What is the racial composition of students in 60056?
60056 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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