For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,008 students in Itasca, IL (there are , serving 283 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Itasca, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Itasca, IL are Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itasca, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Itasca have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Itasca, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Rank: #22.
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
730 Catalpa Ave
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0100
Gr: 3-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
F E Peacock Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Washington St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0554
Gr: PK-2 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Ssp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10
Special Education School
301 E North St
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-0335
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Itasca, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Itasca, IL include Alsp-f.e. Peacock Ms-itasca Sd 10, Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School and F E Peacock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Itasca?
5 public schools are located in Itasca.
What percentage of students in Itasca go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Itasca are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Itasca?
Itasca public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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