For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 8,373 students in Arlington Heights, IL (there are 17 private schools, serving 3,059 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Arlington Heights, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL are John Hersey High School, Greenbrier Elementary School and Newcomer Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Hersey High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1900 E Thomas St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 718-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Greenbrier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Newcomer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7836
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1315 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Olive-mary Stitt School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
303 E Olive St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Gr: K-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Patton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 N Patton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
South Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Young Adult Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7909
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1212.
Westgate Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
J W Riley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Juliette Low Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1530 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
The Academy At Forest View
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7771
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1717.
Vanguard School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7870
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1818.
Miner School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Rank: #1919.
Timber Ridge School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8300
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8300
Rank: n/an/a
Riley School-dhh Elementary Prgrm
Special Education School
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8400
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington Heights, IL include John Hersey High School, Greenbrier Elementary School and Newcomer Center.
How many public schools are located in Arlington Heights?
20 public schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What percentage of students in Arlington Heights go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Arlington Heights are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arlington Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arlington Heights include: Patton Elementary School vs. Olive-mary Stitt School, Timber Ridge School vs. Miner School, Miner School vs. Timber Ridge School
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