Searching for the top public high schools in Illinois? Niche has released its 2025 rankings, highlighting the best schools based on academic performance, teacher quality, state test scores, student diversity and more.
We’ve compiled a list of Illinois’ highest-ranked public high schools, showcasing their state and national standings to help families make informed decisions. Explore the top-rated schools and see how they stack up!
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- Best High Schools in DuPage County
- Best High Schools in Lake County
Best public high schools in Illinois
- Adlai E. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire (A+)
- Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale (A+)
- Glenbrook South High School, Glenview (A+)
- Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville (A+)
- New Trier High School, Winnetka (A+)
- Glenbrook North High School, Northbrook (A+)
- William Fremd High School, Palatine (A+)
- Metea Valley High School, Aurora (A+)
- Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills (A+)
- Barrington High School, Barrington (A+)
- Lake Forest High School, Lake Forest (A+)
- James B. Conant High School, Hoffman Estates (A+)
- Glenbard West High School, Glen Ellyn (A+)
- Naperville North High School, Naperville (A+)
- Highland Park High School, Highland Park (A+)
- Naperville Central High School, Naperville (A+)
- Evanston Township High School, Evanston (A+)
- Waubonsie Valley High School, Aurora (A+)
- Deerfield High School, Deerfield (A+)
- Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove (A+)
- John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights (A+)
- Prospect High School, Mount Prospect (A+)
- York Community High School, Elmhurst (A+)
- Niles North High School, Skokie (A+)
- Lyons Township High School, La Grange (A+)
This article was updated on March 2, 2025 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her research included ranking the 50 public high schools, according to the Niche website. Questions? Email katina@chicagoparent.com.
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