For the 2025 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60056, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,249 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
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
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
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
Grades: 2-5
| 485 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
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
Grades: 2-5
| 465 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4306
Grades: PK
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK-K
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Grades: PK-1
| 412 students
60056, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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