High School Dist. 113 Among Best Public Districts In U.S.

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Township High School District No. 113 is among the best public high school districts in the nation, according to a new Niche ranking.

According to the 2026 Best School Districts in America list recently released by the education ranking service Niche, District 113 is one of the best public school district in the United States.

The district ranked fifth in the country overall and second in the state with A+ rankings in academics, teachers, college prep, and clubs and activities. Its diversity score got an C+ grade and its administration got an A.

The district has 3,144 students enrolled in grades 9-12 with a student to teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 60 percent of students are proficient in math and 61 percent in reading.

"The district offers a variety of advanced courses and extracurriculars that allow students to explore their interests. There's a strong focus on academics, which helps students prepare for college," one student said.

Other school districts in the Chicago-Metro area that earned an “A-” or better grade are, in the order ranked, are:

#1 Glenbrook High School District 225 (Glenview) A+

#2 - New Trier Township High School Dist. 203 (Northfield) A+
#5 -Township High School Dist. 113 (Highland Park) A+
#6 - Community High School Dist. 128 (Vernon Hills) A+
#8 - Hinsdale Township High School Dist. 86 (Hinsdale) A+
#22 - Township High School Dist. 211 (Palatine) A+
#33 - Niles Township Community High School Dist. 219 (Skokie) A+
#36 - Indian Prairie Community Unit High School Dist. 204 (Aurora) A+
#38 - Barrington Community Unit School Dist. 220 (Barrington) A+
#51 - Naperville Community Unit School Dist. 203 (Naperville) A+
#53 - Township High School Dist. 214 (Arlington Heights) A+

Niche said its rankings, now in the 11th year, differ from others that rely almost exclusively on test scores and academic performance in that it also includes input from students, alumni and parents, as well as quantitative data from sources such as the U.S. Department of Education to evaluate teachers, resources and facilities.