Best Schools in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
6 schools · 4 Elementary · 1 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Mt. Prospect by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Prospect High School
High · Township Hsd 214. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Lions Park Elem School
Elementary · Mount Prospect Sd 57. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Fairview Elem School
Elementary · Mount Prospect Sd 57. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Mt. Prospect for 2026 are Prospect High School (9.1/10), Lions Park Elem School (7.1/10), and Fairview Elem School (6.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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
6
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$376,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
6
in this city
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$376,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Mt. Prospect
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prospect High School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Lions Park Elem School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview Elem School | 6.2 / 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
- 7.0/10
- 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 Mt. Prospect compares
Illinois rank
#101 of 444
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Illinois avg (6.2)
Median household income
$104k
127% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
6
About Schools in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Mt. Prospect, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 6 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.
With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in Mt. Prospect perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Mt. Prospect is Prospect High School with a composite score of 9.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Mt. Prospect is served by 4 school districts. These districts collectively serve 21,608 students.
Mt. 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
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 179 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 7.9 |
| 2 | 485 students · 2nd–5th | 7.1 |
| 3 | 465 students · 2nd–5th | 6.2 |
| 4 | 412 students · Pre-K–1st | 5.7 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,249 students · 9th–12th | 9.1 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 341 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | 6.1 |
Schools in Mt. Prospect
Mt. Prospect, Illinois · 6 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
Mt. 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
- 4
- High
- 1
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
How many schools are in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
Mt. Prospect has 6 schools, including 6 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mt. Prospect is 7.0 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 Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Mt. Prospect on MySchoolScout is Prospect High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mt. Prospect on MySchoolScout is Lions Park Elem School with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best high school in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Mt. Prospect on MySchoolScout is Prospect High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
How many school districts serve Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
Mt. Prospect is served by 4 school districts: Township Hsd 214, Comm Cons Sd 59, Mount Prospect Sd 57, River Trails Sd 26.
What is the education level in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Mt. Prospect have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The median household income in Mt. Prospect is approximately $104,168 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mt. Prospect, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mt. Prospect is 14.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mt. 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.