For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,770 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Melrose Park, IL is West Leyden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Melrose Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Leyden High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Melrose Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Leyden High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Grades: 9-12
| 1,770 students
Melrose Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Melrose Park, IL include West Leyden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Melrose Park?
1 public high schools are located in Melrose Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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