Highland Elementary School
Highland, IL · Highland CUSD 5 · Grades 3 - 5
645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 69%▲ Improving
Highland Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 69% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 64th in 2019 to 69th in 2025 — improving.
Highland Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Highland Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 515 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.7% | 91.3% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Highland Elementary School
Typical home value $273K in zip 62249 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Highland Primary SchoolHighland CUSD 5 · 0.1 mi away
- 9St Jacob Elem SchoolTriad CUSD 2 · 5.5 mi away340th of 2,105
ELA 73% · Math 59% - 10Grantfork Upper Elementary SchHighland CUSD 5 · 6.8 mi away29th of 2,105
ELA 88% · Math 84% - 8St Rose Elem SchoolSt Rose SD 14-15 · 7.1 mi away460th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 57% - 7Marine Elem SchoolTriad CUSD 2 · 7.2 mi away704th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 8Trenton Elem SchoolWesclin CUSD 3 · 8.6 mi away427th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 65% - 10Aviston Elem SchoolAviston SD 21 · 9.3 mi away113th of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 8Pocahontas CenterBond County CUSD 2 · 9.6 mi away591st of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Elementary School in?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Highland CUSD 5 district in Highland, Illinois.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 645th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary School?
White 91%, Two or more races 5%, Hispanic 2%, Asian 1% (515 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62249 is $273K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.