For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 7,929 students in 60056, IL (there are , serving 1,634 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 60056, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60056, 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 60056 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 60056, IL 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60056, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prospect High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,249 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
River Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Indian Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Gr: 1-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Lions Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Council Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Gr: 2-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Gr: 2-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Holmes Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
Euclid Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
John Jay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1805 N Aspen Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Gr: PK | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK-K | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Gr: PK-1 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
60056, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60056, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60056, IL include Prospect High School, Forest View Elementary School and River Trails Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60056?
14 public schools are located in 60056.
What percentage of students in 60056 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 60056 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60056?
60056 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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