Prairie Trails School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mt Prospect, Illinois 60056 · River Trails SD 26
#49 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#2632 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Trails School
Prairie Trails School is a public elementary located in Mt Prospect, in the River Trails SD 26 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–K. In 2025 it enrolled 175 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 49th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 175.
There are 7 schools in Mt Prospect; Prairie Trails School ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Prairie Trails School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Prairie Trails School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect · Public middle · Grades 6–8
508 students · 959 m away
Indian Grove Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
435 students · 1.0 km away
Robert Frost Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
532 students · 2.1 km away
Euclid Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
344 students · 2.5 km away
Cumberland Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 3.0 km away
Chippewa Middle School
Des Plaines · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students · 3.0 km away
Henry Winkelman Elem School
Glenview · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students · 3.6 km away
Glen Grove Elem School
Glenview · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
398 students · 3.8 km away
Apollo Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students · 3.8 km away
Early Learning Center
Des Plaines · Public other · Grades PK–PK
290 students · 3.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Cowden-Herrick Grade School
Herrick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
175 students
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students
Early Learning Center
Effingham · Public elementary · Grades K–K
175 students
Leland Elem School
Leland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
175 students
Gilson Brown Elem School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
176 students
Lincoln Attendance Center
Carmi · Public elementary · Grades K–1
176 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Trails School a good school?
Prairie Trails School has a Success Index (US) of 84.6 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #49 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairie Trails School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Trails School ranks #49 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #2632 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Trails School?
Prairie Trails School had 175 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Trails School a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Trails School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–K. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Trails School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Trails School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.