For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,826 students in Hampshire, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 96 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Hampshire, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL are Hampshire High School, Hampshire Middle School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hampshire, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hampshire have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hampshire, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampshire High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,938 students
Rank: #22.
Hampshire Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
560 S State St
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2522
Grades: 6-8
| 795 students
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Wester Blvd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Grades: K-12
| 635 students
Rank: #44.
Gary D Wright Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Ketchum Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-5700
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #55.
Hampshire Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 Terwilliger Ave
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 683-2171
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 S Ridgecrest Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Hampshire, IL 60140
(224) 584-5500
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nia D/hh High School Prgrm
Special Education School
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3845
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hampshire, IL include Hampshire High School, Hampshire Middle School and Cambridge Lakes Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Hampshire?
7 public schools are located in Hampshire.
What percentage of students in Hampshire go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Hampshire are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hampshire?
Hampshire public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hampshire are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hampshire include: Hampshire Middle School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School, Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs. Hampshire Middle School, Gary D Wright Elementary School vs. Cambridge Lakes Charter School
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