For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,202 students in Rolling Meadows, IL (there are , serving 83 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Rolling Meadows, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL are Plum Grove Jr High School, Rolling Meadows High School and Central Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rolling Meadows, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Rolling Meadows have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rolling Meadows, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plum Grove Jr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2600 Plum Grove Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7600
Gr: 7-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Rolling Meadows High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2901 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Central Road Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5100
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5100
Gr: PK-6 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
John G Conyers Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2800 Central Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3400
Gr: PK-8
Rank: #55.
Willow Bend Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4700 Barker Ave
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7300
Gr: PK-6 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Kimball Hill Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2905 Meadow Dr
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5200
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-5200
Gr: PK-6 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 Martin Ln
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-7800
Gr: 7-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rolling Meadows, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Newcomers Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2720 Kirchoff Rd
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 963-3500
Sigwalt Cls Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2702 Sigwalt St
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
(847) 718-4050
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL include Plum Grove Jr High School, Rolling Meadows High School and Central Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Rolling Meadows?
7 public schools are located in Rolling Meadows.
What percentage of students in Rolling Meadows go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Rolling Meadows are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rolling Meadows?
Rolling Meadows public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Rolling Meadows are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Rolling Meadows include: Carl Sandburg Jr High School vs. Plum Grove Jr High School, Plum Grove Jr High School vs. Carl Sandburg Jr High School, John G Conyers Learning Academy vs. Central Road Elementary School
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