For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,216 students in Arlington Heights, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL are Greenbrier Elementary School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Olive-mary Stitt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arlington Heights have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arlington Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenbrier Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2330 N Verde Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4272
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Ivy Hill Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2211 N Burke Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4275
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Olive-mary Stitt School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
303 E Olive St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4282
Grades: K-5
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Windsor Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1315 E Miner St
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4297
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #55.
South Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 813 students
Rank: #66.
Dryden Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
722 S Dryden Pl
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4280
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 N Belmont Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4260
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #88.
Patton Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1616 N Patton Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 398-4288
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Westgate Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S Dwyer Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 398-4292
Grades: K-5
| 618 students
Rank: #1010.
J W Riley Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 E Burr Oak Dr
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3400
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Edgar A Poe Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 N Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 670-3200
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1212.
Juliette Low Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1530 S Highland Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 593-4383
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Arlington Heights, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
N W Suburban Academy (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Nw Suburban Etc Regional Pgms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2121 South Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 718-6800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Pamela K Gillet Education Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
201 S Evanston Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(847) 463-8200
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Young Adult Program North High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2121 S Goebbert Rd
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 655-3155
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arlington Heights, IL include Greenbrier Elementary School, Ivy Hill Elementary School and Olive-mary Stitt School. Arlington Heights has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arlington Heights?
12 public elementary schools are located in Arlington Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington Heights?
Arlington Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Arlington Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Arlington Heights include: Patton Elementary School vs. Olive-mary Stitt School, Dryden Elementary School vs. Westgate Elementary School, Patton Elementary School vs. Ivy Hill Elementary School
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