For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,260 students in Crest Hill, IL (there are , serving 90 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Crest Hill, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crest Hill, IL are Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crest Hill, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Crest Hill have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crest Hill, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Gr: PK-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Lasec-communication Dev Program
Special Education School
1919 Caton Farm Rd, Richland S
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 838-0737
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 838-0737
Crest Hill, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Gr: 6-8 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
1919 Caton Farm Rd
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 744-6166
Gr: 5-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crest Hill, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Crest Hill, IL include Richland Elementary School and Chaney-monge School.
How many public schools are located in Crest Hill?
4 public schools are located in Crest Hill.
What percentage of students in Crest Hill go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Crest Hill are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crest Hill?
Crest Hill public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Crest Hill are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crest Hill include: Chaney-monge School vs. Richland Elementary School, Richland Elementary School vs. Chaney-monge School
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