For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,770 students in Melrose Park, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Melrose Park, IL is West Leyden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melrose Park, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Melrose Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Melrose Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Leyden High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Melrose Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Leyden High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Melrose Park, IL 60164
(847) 451-3154
Gr: 9-12 | 1,770 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Melrose Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1630 N 20th Ave
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Melrose Park, IL 60160
(708) 450-2053
Gr: 6-8 | 990 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Melrose Park, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Melrose Park, IL include West Leyden High School.
How many public high schools are located in Melrose Park?
1 public high schools are located in Melrose Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Melrose Park?
Melrose Park public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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