For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,645 students in Harvey, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Harvey, IL is Thornton Township High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvey, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Harvey have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Harvey, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Thornton Township High School, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harvey, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thornton Township High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15001 Broadway Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Harvey, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
191 W 155th Pl
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2205
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
15636 Lexington Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-0478
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Pace Elementary Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
15500 Eighth Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 331-0912
Pace Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
14500 Myrtle Ave, Sandburg Sch
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 841-0432
Gr: K-6
14500 Myrtle Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 333-1351
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
15248 Lincoln Ave
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Harvey, IL 60426
(708) 225-2200
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Harvey, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Harvey, IL include Thornton Township High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harvey?
1 public high schools are located in Harvey.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvey?
Harvey public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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