Prospect Heights SD 23 School District

700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070-1231
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Prospect Heights SD 23 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,476 students in Prospect Heights SD 23 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Prospect Heights SD 23 School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,476 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Prospect Heights SD 23 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#169 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
50%
27%
36%
30%
73%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
64%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,825 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,825
$22,455
Spending / Student
$20,115
$21,692

Best Prospect Heights SD 23 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Betsy Ross Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3868
Gr: 2-3 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Macarthur Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3879
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Anne Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3865
Gr: 4-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
700 N Schoenbeck Rd
Prospect Heights, IL 60070
(847) 870-3875
Gr: PK-1 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prospect Heights SD 23 School District?
Prospect Heights SD 23 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,476 students.
What is the rank of Prospect Heights SD 23 School District?
Prospect Heights SD 23 School District is ranked #171 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prospect Heights SD 23 School District?
64% of Prospect Heights SD 23 School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prospect Heights SD 23 School District?
Prospect Heights SD 23 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Prospect Heights SD 23 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,115 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,476 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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