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Best Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Illinois (2026)

Public high schools in Illinois achieve an average science proficiency of 51% (2026).
The public high schools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest science proficiency in Illinois is Young Magnet High School, with 97%.
Science Proficiency Range: 74.5% 97% Avg. Science Proficiency: 81%

Top Science Proficiency Public High Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 97%
Grades: 7-12
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Rank: #22.
University Of Illinois High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: 7-12
1212 W Springfield Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 333-2870
Rank: #33.
Northside College Preparatory High School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 9-12
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Rank: #44.
Bureau Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 9-12
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Rank: #55.
Libertyville High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 9-12
708 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7001
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Brimfield High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
323 E Clinton St
Brimfield, IL 61517
(309) 446-3349
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Elmwood High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
301 W Butternut St
Elmwood, IL 61529
(309) 742-2851
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Leroy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Science Proficiency: 80-89%
Grades: 9-12
505 E Center St
Le Roy, IL 61752
(309) 962-2911
Rank: #99.
Maine South High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 83%
Grades: 9-12
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Kenwood Academy High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 7-12
5015 S Blackstone Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
(773) 535-1350
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Tri-valley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 9-12
503 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
1 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Naperville North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 9-12
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Naperville Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 9-12
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 81%
Grades: 10-12
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Rank: #1717.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: ≥80%
Grades: 9-12
502 East St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Dunlap High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Grayslake North High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
1925 N Il Route 83
Grayslake, IL 60030
(847) 986-3100
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Lane Technical High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 7-12
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Rank: #18 - 2218. - 22.
Prospect High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 9-12
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Barrington High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 9-12
616 W Main St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1400
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Hononegah Chd High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 79%
Grades: 9-12
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rank: #2525.
Wm Fremd High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 9-12
1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Rank: #2626.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 9-12
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Geneva Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Huntley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 77%
Grades: 9-12
13719 Harmony Rd
Huntley, IL 60142
(847) 659-6600
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Vernon Hills High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 76%
Grades: 9-12
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2157
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Waubonsie Valley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Science Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 9-12
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Rank: #34 - 4334. - 43.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 6-12
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Rank: #34 - 4334. - 43.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Science Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: 6-12
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
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