Best Public Schools in Highwood, IL (2026)

Best Highwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 538 students in Highwood, IL.

The top-ranked public school in Highwood, IL is Oak Terrace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Highwood, IL public school have an score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Highwood have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Highwood, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Oak Terrace Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40%)
:

Top 30%

240 Prairie Ave
Highwood, IL 60040
(224) 765-3100

Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Highwood, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Highwood, IL include Oak Terrace Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Highwood?

1 public schools are located in Highwood.

What is the racial composition of students in Highwood?

Highwood public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).