Best Schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois
13 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle
Choosing a school in Mount Prospect?
Use this page to compare every school in Mount Prospect by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Forest View Elem School
Elementary · Comm Cons Sd 59. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Mount Prospect Sd 57. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Holmes JR High School
Middle · Comm Cons Sd 59. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Mount Prospect for 2026 are Forest View Elem School (8.4/10), Lincoln Middle School (8.3/10), and Holmes JR High School (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
13
9 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$376,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
13
9 public · 4 private
Avg Score
6.6
out of 10
Median Home
$376,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mount Prospect schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +14.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Mount Prospect schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Prospect
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 13 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forest View Elem School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Lincoln Middle School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Holmes JR High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Robert Frost Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | River Trails Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Indian Grove Elem School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Euclid Elem School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Robert Frost Elem School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 9 | John Jay Elem School | 4.8 / 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
- 6.6/10
- Median household income
- $104,168
- Median home value
- $376,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 70%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mount Prospect compares
Illinois rank
#182 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$104k
127% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
12
Mount Prospect's public schools split across 4 districts
No single ISD owns Mount Prospect. The public campuses divide among 4 districts.
The largest shares: Comm Cons SD 59 (4), River Trails SD 26 (3), Mount Prospect SD 57 (1).
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 4.8 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Mount Prospect, not a citywide average.
- Comm Cons SD 594 public · 44%
- River Trails SD 263 public · 33%
- Mount Prospect SD 571 public · 11%
- Wheeling Ccsd 211 public · 11%
About Schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, Illinois is home to 13 schools, including 9 public schools and 4 private schools. The city's schools span 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Mount Prospect show moderate performance 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 Mount Prospect is Forest View Elem School with a composite score of 8.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mount Prospect is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 15,699 students.
Mount Prospect's community shows 49% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $104,168. The poverty rate in the area is 6.1%.
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
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 325 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 2 | 338 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.7 | ||
| 3 | 456 students · 1st–5th | 6.5 | ||
| 4 | 366 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.7 | ||
| 5 | 572 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.0 | ||
| 6 | 364 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.8 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Science Academy of ChicagoPrivate 266 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate 174 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | St Raymond SchoolPrivate 388 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | 20 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 762 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 2 | 453 students · 6th–8th | 8.1 |
| 3 | 500 students · 6th–8th | 7.0 |
Schools in Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois · 13 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$104,168
Median Home Value
$376,300
Median Rent
$1,456/mo
Population
55,989
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
70%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Community Profile
Mount Prospect has a median household income of $104,168. 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 $376,300, with a median rent of $1,456/month. The local poverty rate of 6.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois
How many schools are in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
Mount Prospect has 13 schools, including 9 public and 4 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mount Prospect is 6.6 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 Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Mount Prospect on MySchoolScout is Forest View Elem School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mount Prospect on MySchoolScout is Forest View Elem School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Mount Prospect on MySchoolScout is Lincoln Middle School with a composite score of 8.3/10.
How many school districts serve Mount Prospect, Illinois?
Mount Prospect is served by 4 school districts: Comm Cons Sd 59, Mount Prospect Sd 57, River Trails Sd 26, Wheeling Ccsd 21.
What is the education level in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Mount Prospect have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The median household income in Mount Prospect is approximately $104,168 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
Yes, Mount Prospect has 4 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Science Academy of Chicago with a score of 8.0/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mount Prospect is 11.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mount Prospect, 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.