For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,111 students in Mount Prospect, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL are Forest View Elementary School, River Trails Middle School and Indian Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Prospect, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Prospect have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Prospect, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 W Estates Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4359
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
River Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Indian Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Lions Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Council Trl, Lions Park
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7330
Gr: 2-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 W Lincoln St, Lincoln Midd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7350
Gr: 6-8 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 N Fairview Ave, Fairview E
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7320
Gr: 2-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 W Lonnquist Blvd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4390
Gr: 6-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Euclid Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Gr: 1-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
John Jay Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1835 W Pheasant Trl
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 593-4385
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1010.
Robert Frost Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1805 N Aspen Dr
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 803-4815
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
103 S Busse Rd, Westbrook Scho
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 394-7340
Gr: PK-1 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mount Prospect, IL include Forest View Elementary School, River Trails Middle School and Indian Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Prospect?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mount Prospect.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect public elementary schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mount Prospect are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mount Prospect include: Lions Park Elementary School vs. Fairview Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Lions Park Elementary School, Euclid Elementary School vs. Indian Grove Elementary School
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