For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,862 students in 60018, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 113 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 60018, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60018, IL are Iroquois Community School, South Elementary School and Rosemont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60018 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60018, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60018, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iroquois Community School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1836 E Touhy Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1308
Grades: K-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
South Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1535 Everett Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1566
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
Rank: #33.
Rosemont Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6101 Ruby St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 825-0144
Grades: PK-8
| 210 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Elizabeth Ln
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4350
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #66.
Plainfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1850 Plainfield Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1301
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1301
Grades: K-5
| 285 students
Rank: #77.
Devonshire School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 Pennsylvania Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4398
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 593-4398
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #88.
Maine West High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Grades: 9-12
| 1,886 students
Rank: #99.
Orchard Place Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Maple St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1255
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1255
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60018, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60018, IL include Iroquois Community School, South Elementary School and Rosemont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60018?
12 public schools are located in 60018.
What percentage of students in 60018 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60018 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60018?
60018 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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