Best Schools in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
17 schools · 11 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 3 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Hoffman Estates by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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J B Conant High School
High · Township Hsd 211. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Hoffman Estates High School
High · Township Hsd 211. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Montessori Academy of North Hoffman
Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Hoffman Estates for 2026 are J B Conant High School (9.1/10), Hoffman Estates High School (9.0/10), and Montessori Academy of North Hoffman (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 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
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$352,900
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
17
13 public · 4 private
Avg Score
7.4
out of 10
Median Home
$352,900
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Hoffman Estates
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 17). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B Conant High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Hoffman Estates High School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Montessori Academy of North Hoffman | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Prairie School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs | 8.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Frank C Whiteley Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Fairview Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas Jefferson Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | The Winston Knolls School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Valeo Academy | 7.3 / 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
- 7.4/10
- Median household income
- $121,196
- Median home value
- $352,900
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 78%
59% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Hoffman Estates compares
Illinois rank
#73 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Illinois avg (6.2)
Median household income
$121k
148% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, Illinois has 13 ranked public schools with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 — a solid baseline, though performance varies meaningfully across the city. Five schools, or 38% of the total, score 7 or higher, which means parents have genuine high-performing options if they know where to look.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School leads the city at 9.4 out of 10, one of the strongest elementary scores a family in this area will find. Two other elementary programs sit close behind: Frank C. Whiteley Elementary at 8.6 and Timber Trails Elementary at 7.9. That concentration of high-performing elementaries is the standout feature of Hoffman Estates' public school landscape — families with young children have multiple competitive options, not just one outlier.
At the secondary level, the picture is equally strong at the top. Hoffman Estates High School scores 8.7 and J.B. Conant High School scores 8.4. Both sit well above the citywide average and within half a point of each other — parents choosing between those attendance zones face a genuine toss-up rather than a clear favorite. Together they represent two of the five schools citywide that clear the 7+ threshold.
For parents comparing neighborhoods, the gap between the city average (6.6) and its top schools (9.4) is wide enough that attendance zone matters a great deal. Elementary-age families should map Thomas Jefferson and Whiteley boundaries early — both score roughly three points above the mean. At the high school level, either Hoffman Estates or Conant delivers a strong outcome. The eight remaining schools below 7.9 vary, and campus visits combined with subject-level test data will fill in what the composite score alone cannot.
Elementary Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 352 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 564 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 3 | 471 students · Kindergarten–6th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 394 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 540 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.9 |
| 6 | 475 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.6 |
| 7 | 453 students · Kindergarten–6th | 6.4 |
| 8 | 377 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.1 |
| 9 | 469 students · Pre-K–6th | 5.7 |
| 10 | 441 students · Kindergarten–6th | 5.6 |
Show all 11 elementary schools in Hoffman Estates
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 667 students · 7th–8th | 8.1 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,598 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 2,095 students · 9th–12th | 9.0 |
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 students · Pre-K–12th | 8.9 |
| 2 | The Winston Knolls School
Private
45 students · 2nd–12th | 7.6 |
| 3 | Valeo Academy
Private
106 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.3 |
Schools in Hoffman Estates
Hoffman Estates, Illinois · 17 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$121,196
Median Home Value
$352,900
Median Rent
$2,273/mo
Population
50,191
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
78%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Community Profile
Hoffman Estates has a median household income of $121,196. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $352,900, with a median rent of $2,273/month. The local poverty rate of 4.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 11
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
How many schools are in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
Hoffman Estates has 17 schools, including 13 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hoffman Estates is 7.4 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 Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Hoffman Estates on MySchoolScout is J B Conant High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Hoffman Estates on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Prairie School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Hoffman Estates on MySchoolScout is Dwight D Eisenhower Jhs with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What is the best high school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Hoffman Estates on MySchoolScout is J B Conant High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
How many school districts serve Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
Hoffman Estates is served by 4 school districts: Sd U-46, Palatine Ccsd 15, Township Hsd 211, Schaumburg Ccsd 54.
What is the education level in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Hoffman Estates have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The median household income in Hoffman Estates is approximately $121,196 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
Yes, Hoffman Estates has 4 private schools alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is Montessori Academy of North Hoffman with a score of 8.9/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hoffman Estates, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hoffman Estates is 12.2:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hoffman Estates, 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.