For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,082 students in Frankfort, IL (there are , serving 168 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Frankfort, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Frankfort has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Frankfort, IL are Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankfort, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Frankfort have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Frankfort, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Grades: 3-5
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Grades: 1-4
| 309 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln-way East High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-4130
Grades: 9-12
| 2,728 students
Rank: #55.
Summit Hill Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7260 W North Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0594
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0594
Grades: 7-8
| 606 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Julian Rogus School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Grades: PK-4
| 607 students
Rank: #77.
Peotone Intermediate Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9526 W Manhattan Monee Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-5744
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-5744
Grades: 4-5
| 157 students
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
10480 Nebraska St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Grades: PK-2
| 835 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lwase-self-k-8
Special Education School
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4600
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frankfort, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7710 W Kingston Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-0564
Grades: 1-4
| 175 students
19900 S Harlem Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 534-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,729 students
Lincoln-way Transition House (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
310 Colorado Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4660
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20130 South Rosewood Dr
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-9103
Grades: 1-4
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Frankfort, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Frankfort, IL include Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Frankfort has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Frankfort?
10 public schools are located in Frankfort.
What percentage of students in Frankfort go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Frankfort are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort?
Frankfort public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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