For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,148 students in Hampshire, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 131 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hampshire, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL are Hampshire High School, Hampshire Elementary School and Gary D Wright Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hampshire High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Hampshire Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Gary D Wright Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Hampshire Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
840 Campus Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Gr: K-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Nia D/hh High School Prgrm
Special Education School
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL include Hampshire High School, Hampshire Elementary School and Gary D Wright Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire?
7 public schools are located in Hampshire.
What percentage of students in Hampshire go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hampshire are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire?
Hampshire public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampshire include: Hampshire Middle School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs. Hampshire Middle School, Gary D Wright Elementary School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School
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