For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,468 students in 60074, IL (there are , serving 456 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60074, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60074, IL are Winston Campus Elementary School, Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60074 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60074, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60074, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winston Campus Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E Palatine Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7500
Gr: PK-6 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Palatine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1111 N Rohlwing Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 755-1610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,562 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Lake Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 N Glenn Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7100
Gr: PK-6 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Winston Campus Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Babcock Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1020 E Sayles Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5000
Gr: PK-6 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Lake Louise Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jonathan Dr
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 963-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
60074, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21250 W Shirley Rd
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 438-2420
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60074, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60074, IL include Winston Campus Elementary School, Palatine High School and Virginia Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60074?
6 public schools are located in 60074.
What percentage of students in 60074 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60074 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60074?
60074 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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