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5 schools in Prospect Heights

Illinois · Public K-12

Prospect Heights, Illinois comes in at 5 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 1,476 students total and an average campus size near 295.

7-year change in Prospect Heights

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,476
-109 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
64%
was 66%
% Hispanic
20%
was 20%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
12%
was 10%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Anne Sullivan Elem SchoolElementary04-05329
Betsy Ross Elem SchoolElementary02-03338
Dwight D Eisenhower Elem SchoolElementaryPK-01326
MacArthur Middle SchoolMiddle06-08483
MacArthur MS-D/HH MS ProgramElementaryM-M·

About Prospect Heights

Public education in Prospect Heights, Illinois runs across 5 schools that instructs roughly 1,476 students. By footprint, Prospect Heights sits in the sparse bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 4 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Prospect Heights average about 295 students each, 39% noticeably below the Illinois norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Prospect Heights has fell 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,585 students to 1,476. Over that span, Prospect Heights lost 1 school, going from 5 to 4.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Prospect Heights discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Prospect Heights?
Prospect Heights, Illinois has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,476 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Prospect Heights?
Prospect Heights has 4 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Prospect Heights?
MacArthur Middle School is the largest public school in Prospect Heights by enrollment, with approximately 483 students.
What school districts serve Prospect Heights?
Prospect Heights is served by 2 public school districts, including Prospect Heights SD 23, NW Suburban Spec Educ Org.
What grade levels do public schools in Prospect Heights cover?
Public schools in Prospect Heights serve students from pre-K through grade 8.