Best Public Schools in Prospect Heights, IL

The city of Prospect Heights, Illinois is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools (Dwight D Eisenhower, Anne Sullivan, and Betsy Ross) and 1 middle school (MacArthur Middle School). These schools serve students across various grade levels and provide educational opportunities within the Prospect Heights School District 23.

Among the schools, MacArthur Middle School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking in the top 15% of Illinois middle schools over the past 3 years. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 74.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 58.5% in Math, well above state averages. Additionally, MacArthur Middle School maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, compared to the district average.

In contrast, Dwight D Eisenhower Elementary School has the highest spending per student at $22,853, the highest among the schools in the data set. This could be attributed to the school's relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 38.55%, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The elementary schools in the district show more mixed results, with Anne Sullivan and Betsy Ross performing below the district average in some areas. Overall, the district faces the challenge of high chronic absenteeism, with all schools reporting a rate of 25.4%, higher than the state average.