For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,160 students in Mount Prospect, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL are Indian Grove Elementary School, Lions Park Elementary School and River Trails Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Prospect, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Grove Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lions Park Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Council Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Grades: 2-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
River Trails Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Forest View Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Grades: 6-8
| 762 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Grades: 2-5
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Euclid Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #88.
Holmes Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #99.
John Jay Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert Frost Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1805 N Aspen Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Grades: PK-1
| 412 students
Mount Prospect, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 E Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1308 S Cypress Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4378
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Indian Grove Elementary School, Lions Park Elementary School and River Trails Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Prospect?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mount Prospect.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mount Prospect include: Lions Park Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Lions Park Elementary School, Euclid Elementary School vs. Indian Grove Elementary School
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