For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 517 students in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Braeside are Ravinia Elementary School and Braeside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ravinia Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
763 Dean Ave, C/o Green Bay Sc
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3700
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Braeside Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
150 Pierce Rd
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Highland Park, IL 60035
(224) 765-3401
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park, IL include Ravinia Elementary School and Braeside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park?
the neighborhood of Braeside, Highland Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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