Best Schools in Hinsdale, Illinois
7 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Hinsdale?
Use this page to compare every school in Hinsdale by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hinsdale Central High School
High · Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Oak Elem School
Elementary · Hinsdale Ccsd 181. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The Lane Elem School
Elementary · Hinsdale Ccsd 181. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Hinsdale for 2026 are Hinsdale Central High School (9.8/10), Oak Elem School (9.7/10), and The Lane Elem School (9.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 7 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
7
6 public · 1 private
Avg Score
9.4
out of 10
Median Home
$988,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
7
6 public · 1 private
Avg Score
9.4
out of 10
Median Home
$988,000
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Hinsdale
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (7 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinsdale Central High School | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oak Elem School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 3 | The Lane Elem School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Madison Elem School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Monroe Elem School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Hinsdale Middle School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Hinsdale Adventist Academy | 8.1 / 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
- 9.4/10
- Median household income
- $244,318
- Median home value
- $988,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 80%
- Avg commute
- 33 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Hinsdale compares
Illinois rank
#1 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+3.1
above Illinois avg (6.2)
Median household income
$244k
298% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
7
About Schools in Hinsdale, Illinois
Hinsdale's public school system is small and remarkably consistent. Six ranked public schools serve the city, averaging 9.3 out of 10 — and all six score 7 or higher. That 100% rate above the threshold is uncommon; in most cities, a strong average masks a few weaker outliers. In Hinsdale, there are none.
The elementary schools set the tone. Oak Elem School and The Lane Elem School are co-leaders at 9.8, the highest scores in the city. Madison Elem School follows at 9.7. Three elementary schools clustered within a tenth of a point of each other gives parents an unusual problem: any of the three is an excellent assignment. Families are choosing between near-equals rather than trying to land the one good school in a mixed system.
The pathway stays strong through middle and high school. Hinsdale Middle School scores 9.3 — precisely the citywide average, and a mark most communities would consider exceptional. Hinsdale Central High School rounds out the sequence at 9.1. A student who enters kindergarten and graduates from Central travels a consistent K–12 path with no significant dip at any transition point. That kind of end-to-end continuity matters; the middle school years are often where systems lose ground. Here, they don't.
For parents doing their research, Hinsdale simplifies the comparison exercise. The real question isn't which school to try to get into — it's which neighborhood puts your address inside a given elementary zone. The scores are close enough that geography becomes the deciding variable, not performance. Confirm your address, check the boundary map, and the school decision largely makes itself. Families with children at any grade level are working with a strong hand.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 396 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.7 |
| 2 | 342 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.7 |
| 3 | 359 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.6 |
| 4 | 304 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.5 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 784 students · 6th–8th | 9.2 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,436 students · 9th–12th | 9.8 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hinsdale Adventist Academy
Private
137 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.1 |
Schools in Hinsdale
Hinsdale, Illinois · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$244,318
Median Home Value
$988,000
Median Rent
$1,921/mo
Population
18,097
College Educated
80%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
33 min
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Community Profile
Hinsdale has a median household income of $244,318. It is a well-educated community where 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $988,000, with a median rent of $1,921/month. The local poverty rate of 1.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 33 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Hinsdale, Illinois
How many schools are in Hinsdale, Illinois?
Hinsdale has 7 schools, including 6 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hinsdale is 9.4 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 Hinsdale, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Hinsdale on MySchoolScout is Hinsdale Central High School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Hinsdale on MySchoolScout is Oak Elem School with a composite score of 9.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Hinsdale on MySchoolScout is Hinsdale Middle School with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What is the best high school in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Hinsdale on MySchoolScout is Hinsdale Central High School with a composite score of 9.8/10.
How many school districts serve Hinsdale, Illinois?
Hinsdale is served by 2 school districts: Hinsdale Ccsd 181, Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86.
What is the education level in Hinsdale, Illinois?
According to Census data, 80% of adults in Hinsdale have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The median household income in Hinsdale is approximately $244,318 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Hinsdale, Illinois?
Yes, Hinsdale has 1 private school alongside 6 public schools. The top-rated private school is Hinsdale Adventist Academy with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hinsdale, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hinsdale is 11.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hinsdale, 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.