Illinois›Cook County›Des Plaines
Best Schools in Des Plaines, Illinois
Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,581
Total Students
Across Des Plaines
10.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score39%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,857 students at Maine West High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Iroquois Community School
publicmiddleK-8
1836 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2.9
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cumberland Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
700 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.9
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
0%
Central Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1526 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.6
Rating
Students
322
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
South Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1535 Everett Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2.6
Rating
Students
253
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Terrace Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
735 S Westgate Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.6
Rating
Students
206
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
0%
Chippewa Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
123 N 8Th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.4
Rating
Students
652
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Plainfield Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
1850 Plainfield Dr, Des Plaines, IL 60018
2.1
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Algonquin Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
767 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
2.1
Rating
Students
597
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
0%
Forest Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1375 S 5Th Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1.9
Rating
Students
658
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
0%
Friendship Jr High School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
550 Elizabeth Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1.7
Rating
Students
633
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
0%
North Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1789 Rand Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1.5
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brentwood Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
260 Dulles Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1.5
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
0%
Devonshire School
publicelementaryK-5
1401 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1.4
Rating
Students
370
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maine West High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1755 S Wolf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1.3
Rating
Students
1,857
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
Orchard Place Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
2727 Maple St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
1.1
Rating
Students
258
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
Apollo Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
10100 Dee Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
1
Rating
Students
536
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
0%
Early Learning Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
10000 Dee Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
0
Rating
Students
290
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Des Plaines
Des Plaines, Illinois is home to 17 schools serving over 8,581 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Des Plaines, Illinois?
There are 17 schools in Des Plaines, serving 8,581 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Des Plaines?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Des Plaines include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Des Plaines?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Des Plaines is 10.6:1.