For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,330 students in Hillside, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 223 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Hillside, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL are Morton Alternative Schools, West 40 Alop Achievers and Hillside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillside, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hillside have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hillside, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Morton Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
West 40 Alop Achievers
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Hillside Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4804 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6491
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-6491
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
Proviso West High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Harrison St
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 545-3473
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #55.
Tapestry Alop
Alternative School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 990-9105
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 990-9105
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Alop Academic Learning Program
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Harbor Academy Reg Safe Sch Prg
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Proviso Thsd 209 Dream School
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West 40 Reg Safe Sch Middle Prg
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West 40-sr. Plus
Alternative School
4413 Roosevelt Rd, West 40 Isc
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Hillside, IL 60162
(708) 449-4284
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hillside, IL include Morton Alternative Schools, West 40 Alop Achievers and Hillside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hillside?
10 public schools are located in Hillside.
What percentage of students in Hillside go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Hillside are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillside?
Hillside public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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