For the 2024-25 school year, there are 29 blue ribbon public high schools serving 52,953 students in Illinois.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Illinois are Payton College Preparatory High School, Northside College Preparatory High School and Jones College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois blue ribbon public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 29% statewide average).
Illinois blue ribbon public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hancock College Preparatory High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public High Schools in Illinois (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payton College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,233 students
Rank: #22.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,040 students
Rank: #33.
Jones College Prep High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #44.
Young Magnet High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,148 students
Rank: #55.
Lane Technical High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 4,496 students
Rank: #66.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,489 students
Rank: #77.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,856 students
Rank: #88.
Hinsdale Central High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,472 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Deerfield High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,483 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Glenbrook North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2300 Shermer Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #1111.
Neuqua Valley High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,156 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Lake Forest High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,438 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Libertyville High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
708 W Park Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7000
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 327-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,811 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 2,708 students
Rank: #1515.
Vernon Hills High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 Lakeview Pkwy
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
(847) 932-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: #1616.
Naperville North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,553 students
Rank: #1717.
Prospect High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 W Kensington Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 718-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #1818.
Geneva Community High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,656 students
Rank: #1919.
Maine South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,495 students
Rank: #2020.
St. Charles North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #2121.
Brooks College Prep Academy High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 E 111th St
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Chicago, IL 60628
(773) 535-9930
Grades: 7-12
| 990 students
Rank: #2222.
Westmont High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #2323.
Lemont Twp High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Porter St
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-5838
Lemont, IL 60439
(630) 257-5838
Grades: 9-12
| 1,324 students
Rank: #2424.
Hancock College Preparatory High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4034 W 56th St
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2410
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,013 students
Rank: #2525.
Tri-valley High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
503 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2911
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #2626.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #2727.
Tremont High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 W Pearl St
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Tremont, IL 61568
(309) 925-2051
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #2828.
Disney Ii Magnet High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N Lawndale Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 775 students
Rank: #2929.
Prosser Career Academy High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2148 N Long Ave
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3200
Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 534-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon public high schools in Illinois include Payton College Preparatory High School, Northside College Preparatory High School and Jones College Prep High School.
How many blue ribbon public high schools are located in Illinois?
29 blue ribbon public high schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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