Schools in Des Plaines, Illinois (2025)
17 schools · 8,581 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 375.
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Ranked schools in Des Plaines
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 179Cumberland Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 279Central Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 322 students
- 375Iroquois Community SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary53% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 475South Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 253 students
- 567Terrace Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 206 students
- 660Chippewa Middle SchoolDes Plaines · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 652 students
- 760Plainfield Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 285 students
- 858Forest Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 952Algonquin Middle SchoolDes Plaines · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 597 students
- 1048North Elementary SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 1143Orchard Place Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 1241Friendship Jr High SchoolDes Plaines · Public Middle28% Math proficiency · 633 students
- 1339Devonshire SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary28% Math proficiency · 370 students
- 1437Brentwood Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 1536Maine West High SchoolDes Plaines · Public High37% Math proficiency · 1,857 students
- 1633Apollo Elem SchoolDes Plaines · Public Elementary31% Math proficiency · 536 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.1 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 2 | Central Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 322 |
| 3 | Iroquois Community School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 75.3 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 4 | South Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.0 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 253 |
| 5 | Terrace Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 67.3 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 206 |
| 6 | Chippewa Middle School Des Plaines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 60.4 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 652 |
| 7 | Plainfield Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 59.6 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 285 |
| 8 | Forest Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.2 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 9 | Algonquin Middle School Des Plaines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.3 Top 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 597 |
| 10 | North Elementary School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 48.2 Lower 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 11 | Orchard Place Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.9 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 12 | Friendship Jr High School Des Plaines · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 40.5 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 633 |
| 13 | Devonshire School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.0 Lower 50% | 28% Math proficiency | 370 |
| 14 | Brentwood Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 36.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 15 | Maine West High School Des Plaines · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 1,857 |
| 16 | Apollo Elem School Des Plaines · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 31% Math proficiency | 536 |
Other schools in Des Plaines
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Des Plaines?
Cumberland Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Des Plaines with a Success Index (US) of 79.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines has 17 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 8,581 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Des Plaines?
The median Enrollment across schools in Des Plaines is 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.