For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,219 students in Palatine, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL are Wm Fremd High School, Palatine High School and North Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palatine, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Palatine have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Palatine, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wm Fremd High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Palatine, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wm Fremd High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1000 S Quentin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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.
North Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Gr: 9-12
Palatine, 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%
335 Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 755-6700
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 71%
N Cook Young Adult Acdmy Palatine High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
335 E Illinois Ave
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 359-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Nw Suburban Education To Careers (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1200 W Algonquin Rd
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Palatine, IL 60067
(847) 925-6080
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Palatine, IL include Wm Fremd High School, Palatine High School and North Campus.
How many public high schools are located in Palatine?
3 public high schools are located in Palatine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palatine?
Palatine public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Palatine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Palatine include: Palatine High School vs. Wm Fremd High School, Wm Fremd High School vs. Palatine High School
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