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8 schools in Mount Prospect

Illinois · Public K-12

In Mount Prospect, public K-12 schools number 8 and serve approximately 3,365 students across 6 elementary and 2 middle.

7-year change in Mount Prospect

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,365
+3,278 (+3768%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
+7 (+700%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
36%
was 39%
% Hispanic
35%
was 32%
% Black
4%
was 1%
% Asian
20%
was 22%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Euclid Elem SchoolElementary01-05344
Forest View Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05339
Holmes Jr High SchoolMiddle06-08459
Indian Grove Elem SchoolElementary01-05435
John Jay Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05389
River Trails Middle SchoolMiddle06-08508
Robert Frost Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05359
Robert Frost Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05532

About Mount Prospect

Across Mount Prospect, Illinois, 8 public schools educates about 3,365 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 6 elementary, and 2 middle.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 421, below the state mean of about 480.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3768%: 87 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,365 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 1 to 8 across the same 7-year window. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 32% to 35%.

On this page, the community for Mount Prospect discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mount Prospect, Illinois?
There are 8 public K-12 schools in Mount Prospect, with a combined enrollment of about 3,365.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect has 6 elementary, 2 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mount Prospect?
Robert Frost Elem School is the largest public school in Mount Prospect by enrollment, with approximately 532 students.
What school districts serve Mount Prospect?
Mount Prospect is served by 3 public school districts, including River Trails SD 26, Comm Cons SD 59, Wheeling CCSD 21.
What grade levels do public schools in Mount Prospect cover?
Public schools in Mount Prospect serve students from pre-K through grade 8.