For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,886 students in Des Plaines, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Des Plaines, IL is Maine West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Des Plaines, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Des Plaines have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Des Plaines, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine West High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Des Plaines, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1755 S Wolf Rd
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 827-6176
Gr: 9-12 | 1,886 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Ncisc Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Student Advocacy Alop
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-8300
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Cook Young Adult Academy
Alternative School
1001 E Touhy Ave Ste 200
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 803-3707
Gr: 6-12
Des Plaines, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nipper Career Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1101 East Gregory St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 655-3000
9000 Capitol Dr
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 298-1622
Gr: K-6 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
795 Center St
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 297-9740
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Des Plaines, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Des Plaines, IL include Maine West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Des Plaines?
4 public high schools are located in Des Plaines.
What is the racial composition of students in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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