Best High Schools in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park, IL has 6 high schools with 7,556 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 Highland Park score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highland Park don't meet expectations.

1. New Trier Township H S Winnetka

A

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

New Trier Twp Hsd 203 • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2856 Students

2. Deerfield High School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1483 Students

3. Lake Forest High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

4. Highland Park High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park, IL has 7 middle schools with 3,398 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 Highland Park score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highland Park don't meet expectations.

1. Central School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Glencoe Sd 35 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 568 Students

2. Northbrook Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northbrook Sd 28 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 631 Students

3. Alan B Shepard Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 460 Students

4. Deer Path Middle Sch East

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students

5. Edgewood Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 739 Students

6. Northwood Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highland Park, IL

Highland Park, IL has 14 elementary schools with 4,285 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 Highland Park score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 55% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highland Park don't meet expectations.

1. Meadowbrook Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Northbrook Sd 28 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 482 Students

2. West School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glencoe Sd 35 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 257 Students

3. Bannockburn School

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bannockburn Sd 106 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 176 Students

4. Indian Trail Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students

5. Ravinia Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students

6. Kipling Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Deerfield Sd 109 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students

7. Cherokee Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students

8. Braeside Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students

9. Sherwood Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 375 Students

10. Wayne Thomas Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highland Park, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highland Park, IL has a total population of 28,597 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highland Park, IL

15,239

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

77%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highland Park, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

14.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

12.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highland Park, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highland Park, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,228 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highland Park, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highland Park, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Highwood, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Deerfield, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bannockburn, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Glencoe, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Northbrook, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake Forest, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Riverwoods, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Northfield, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Winnetka, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 62%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lincolnshire, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations