Very Good
#629 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 17% in state
Based on limited data
Prairie Trails School
Elementary School · River Trails Sd 26 · Mt. Prospect, IL
A River Trails Sd 26 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
805 N Burning Bush Ln, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Prairie Trails School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,168
Median home value
$376,300
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
48.7%
Homeownership
70%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frost Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Euclid Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Cumberland Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Alexander Graham Bell Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 63 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River Trails Sd 26
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,707NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Trails School is listed in River Trails SD 26; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Trails School
Prairie Trails School is a public elementary school in Mt. Prospect, IL, part of River Trails Sd 26, serving approximately 179 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #629 of 3,813 schools in IL.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Trails School
What grades does Prairie Trails School serve?
Prairie Trails School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Prairie Trails School?
Prairie Trails School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trails School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Trails School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Prairie Trails School rank in IL?
Prairie Trails School ranks #629 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Prairie Trails School's MySchoolScout rating?
Prairie Trails School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Prairie Trails School a charter school?
No, Prairie Trails School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Trails School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Trails School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Trails School?
23.5% of students at Prairie Trails School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (224) 612-7800
- Area population (ZIP 60056)
- 55,989
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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