Best Schools in Franklin Park, Illinois
5 schools · 3 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Franklin Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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North Elem School
Elementary · Franklin Park Sd 84. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hester JR High School
Middle · Franklin Park Sd 84. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Passow Elementary School
Elementary · Franklin Park Sd 84. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Franklin Park for 2026 are North Elem School (9.1/10), Hester JR High School (8.3/10), and Passow Elementary School (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$261,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
5
in this city
Avg Score
7.5
out of 10
Median Home
$261,800
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Franklin Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Franklin Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 rated schools; 5 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Elem School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hester JR High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Passow Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Dan H Pietrini Elem School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | East Leyden High School | 5.7 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.5/10
- Median household income
- $76,404
- Median home value
- $261,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 29 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76%
60% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Franklin Park compares
Illinois rank
#42 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.2
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$76k
93% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
5
Franklin Park SD 84 runs 80% of Franklin Park's public schools
Franklin Park touches 2 districts, but Franklin Park SD 84 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Franklin Park SD 84 accounts for 4 of 5 public schools (80%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 5 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.7 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Franklin Park, not a citywide average.
- Franklin Park SD 844 public · 80%
- Leyden Chsd 2121 public · 20%
About Schools in Franklin Park, Illinois
Franklin Park, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 5 public schools. The city's schools span 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.5 out of 10, schools in Franklin Park perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Franklin Park is North Elem School with a composite score of 9.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Franklin Park is served by 2 school districts: Franklin Park SD 84, Leyden CHSD 212. These districts collectively serve 4,872 students.
Franklin Park's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $76,404. The poverty rate in the area is 13.7%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 202 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 393 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 218 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.6 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 453 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,836 students · 9th–12th | 5.7 |
Schools in Franklin Park
Franklin Park, Illinois · 5 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$76,404
Median Home Value
$261,800
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
Population
18,059
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
76%
Avg Commute
29 min
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Community Profile
Franklin Park has a median household income of $76,404. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $261,800, with a median rent of $1,092/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.7%. The average commute for residents is 29 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Franklin Park, Illinois
How many schools are in Franklin Park, Illinois?
Franklin Park has 5 schools, including 5 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Franklin Park is 7.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Franklin Park on MySchoolScout is North Elem School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Franklin Park on MySchoolScout is North Elem School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Franklin Park on MySchoolScout is Hester JR High School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What is the best high school in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Franklin Park on MySchoolScout is East Leyden High School with a composite score of 5.7/10.
How many school districts serve Franklin Park, Illinois?
Franklin Park is served by 2 school districts: Franklin Park Sd 84, Leyden Chsd 212.
What is the education level in Franklin Park, Illinois?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Franklin Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The median household income in Franklin Park is approximately $76,404 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Franklin Park, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Franklin Park is 12.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Franklin Park, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.