Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60056


Summary:

The 60056 zip code area of Mount Prospect, Illinois is home to 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with standout institutions like Prospect High School and Forest View Elementary School contrasting with lower-performing schools, particularly those in the Community Consolidated School District 59.

Prospect High School stands out as the top-performing school in the area, consistently ranking among the top 30 high schools in Illinois and boasting a 95.9% four-year graduation rate and impressive student performance on standardized tests. Forest View Elementary School is another standout, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois elementary schools with strong performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools struggling to meet proficiency standards in core subjects. Chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from as low as 9.0% at Fairview Elementary to as high as 36.4% at John Jay Elementary. The data also suggests a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance, with schools serving higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students tending to have lower proficiency rates.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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