For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,101 students in Franklin Park, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 45 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Franklin Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Franklin Park, IL are Passow Elementary School, North Elementary School and Hester Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Franklin Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Franklin Park, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Passow Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2838 Calwagner St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-6781
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-6781
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9500 Gage Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 678-7962
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 678-7962
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
Hester Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2836 Gustav St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2150
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Dan H Pietrini Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9750 Fullerton Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-7960
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-7960
Grades: PK-5
| 223 students
Rank: #55.
Enger School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10401 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-5299
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
East Leyden High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Rose St
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 451-3023
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Academy
Special Education School
10035 Grand Ave
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 370-0145
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 370-0145
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Franklin Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2915 Maple Street
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-0737
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-0737
Grades: PK-K
| 89 students
Maple Park Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
9857 Schiller Blvd
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2435
Franklin Park, IL 60131
(847) 455-2435
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Franklin Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Franklin Park, IL include Passow Elementary School, North Elementary School and Hester Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Franklin Park?
7 public schools are located in Franklin Park.
What percentage of students in Franklin Park go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Franklin Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin Park?
Franklin Park public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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