For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 870 students in North Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public high school in North Chicago, IL is North Chicago Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Chicago, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in North Chicago have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
North Chicago, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Chicago Community High School, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 North Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Chicago Community High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1717 17th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 578-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
North Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Green Bay Rd
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6303
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1811 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
1110 18th St
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6320
Grades: K-5
| 1 students
1500 Kemble Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6336
Grades: 6
| 245 students
1812 Morrow Ave
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
North Chicago, IL 60064
(847) 689-6306
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in North Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in North Chicago, IL include North Chicago Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in North Chicago?
1 public high schools are located in North Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in North Chicago?
North Chicago public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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