For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,219 students in Palatine, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL are Wm Fremd High School, Palatine High School and North Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Palatine, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wm Fremd High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Palatine, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wm Fremd High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,657 students
Rank: #22.
Palatine High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1111 N Rohlwing Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,562 students
Rank: #33.
North Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Palatine, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Grades: K-5
| 373 students
335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL include Wm Fremd High School, Palatine High School and North Campus. Palatine has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Palatine?
3 public high schools are located in Palatine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?
Palatine public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Palatine include: Palatine High School vs. Wm Fremd High School
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