For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,896 students in Hoffman Estates, IL (there are , serving 815 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hoffman Estates, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Hoffman Estates has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL are Higgins Education Center, Frank C Whiteley Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hoffman Estates, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hoffman Estates have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hoffman Estates, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higgins Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-6640
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-6640
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Frank C Whiteley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4335 Haman Ave
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-7200
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-7200
Grades: K-6
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
Fairview Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
375 Arizona Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5700
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5700
Grades: K-6
| 471 students
Rank: #44.
J B Conant High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 E Cougar Trl
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-3610
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-3610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,598 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3805 Winston Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-5400
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 963-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 394 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Prairie School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Hillcrest Blvd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5955
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5955
Grades: K-8
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Dwight D Eisenhower Junior High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Hassell Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5500
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-5500
Grades: 7-8
| 667 students
Rank: #88.
Hoffman Estates High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Higgins Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-5610
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 755-5610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,095 students
Rank: #99.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1320 Kingsdale Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6700
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6700
Grades: K-6
| 475 students
Rank: #1010.
Lakeview Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 Lakeview Ln
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6600
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6600
Grades: K-6
| 540 students
Rank: #1111.
Timber Trails Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1675 Mcdonough Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6640
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6640
Grades: PK-6
| 377 students
Rank: #1212.
Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Academy
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1800 Chippendale Rd
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6650
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6650
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #1313.
John Muir Literacy Academy
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1973 Kensington Ln
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6444
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6444
Grades: K-6
| 453 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Maureen Dr
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
(847) 289-6639
Grades: PK-6
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hoffman Estates, IL include Higgins Education Center, Frank C Whiteley Elementary School and Fairview Elementary School. Hoffman Estates has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Hoffman Estates?
14 public schools are located in Hoffman Estates.
What percentage of students in Hoffman Estates go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hoffman Estates are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hoffman Estates?
Hoffman Estates public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Hoffman Estates are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hoffman Estates include: Dwight D Eisenhower Junior High School vs. Lincoln Prairie School, Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs. Macarthur Intrntl Spanish Academy, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Frank C Whiteley Elementary School
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