For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,605 students in Highland, IL (there are , serving 230 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Highland, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Highland, IL are Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Highland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Highland, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Mulberry St
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 675-2200
Gr: 4-5 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: 3-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2108
Gr: PK-2 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Gr: 2-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Highland, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Highland, IL include Grantfork Upper Elementary School, Highland Middle School and Highland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highland?
5 public schools are located in Highland.
What percentage of students in Highland go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Highland are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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