Best Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL has a total of 50 schools including 13 high schools, 11 middle schools and 25 elementary schools. A total of 21,796 students attend Des Plaines, IL schools. On average, schools in Des Plaines score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Des Plaines don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL has 13 high schools with 6,910 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Des Plaines score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Des Plaines underperform expectations.
1. Elk Grove High School
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Township Hsd 214 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2000 Students
2. Maine West High School
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Maine Township Hsd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1880 Students
3. East Leyden High School
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Leyden Chsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
4. Goode Stem Academy Hs
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 989 Students
Best Middle Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL has 11 middle schools with 6,449 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Des Plaines score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Des Plaines exceed expectations.
1. River Trails Middle School
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River Trails Sd 26 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 498 Students
2. Lincoln Middle School
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Mount Prospect Sd 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
3. Chippewa Middle School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
4. Gemini Middle School
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East Maine Sd 63 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1075 Students
5. Algonquin Middle School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
6. Friendship Jr High School
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Comm Cons Sd 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 617 Students
7. Holmes Jr High School
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Comm Cons Sd 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 454 Students
8. Grove Jr High School
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Comm Cons Sd 59 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Des Plaines, IL
Des Plaines, IL has 25 elementary schools with 8,437 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Des Plaines score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Des Plaines don't meet expectations.
1. Stem Magnet Academy Elem
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City Of Chicago Sd 299 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 395 Students
2. Iroquois Community School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
3. Central Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
4. Franklin Elementary School
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Park Ridge Ccsd 64 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 551 Students
5. Cumberland Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 302 Students
6. Indian Grove Elem School
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River Trails Sd 26 • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 459 Students
7. South Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
8. Terrace Elem School
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Ccsd 62 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
9. Euclid Elem School
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River Trails Sd 26 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
10. Rosemont Elem School
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Rosemont Esd 78 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 212 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Des Plaines, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Des Plaines, IL has a total population of 86,526 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Des Plaines, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Des Plaines, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.88 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Des Plaines, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Des Plaines, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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