For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 4,325 students in Park Ridge, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL are Maine South High School, Ralph J Frost Academy and Maine East High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Ridge, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Park Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Park Ridge, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine South High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Park Ridge, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine South High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1111 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 2,491 students
Rank: #22.
Ralph J Frost Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1177 S Dee Rd
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 292-6521
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Maine East High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2601 Dempster St
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 825-4484
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Park Ridge, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Youth Campus School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
733 North Prospect Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692-6130
Grades: 6-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Park Ridge, IL include Maine South High School, Ralph J Frost Academy and Maine East High School. Park Ridge has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Park Ridge?
3 public high schools are located in Park Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Ridge?
Park Ridge public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Park Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Park Ridge include: Maine East High School vs. Maine South High School, Maine South High School vs. Maine East High School, Ralph J Frost Academy vs. Maine South High School
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