For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,573 students in Zion, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Zion, IL are Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School and New Tech High - Zion-benton East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Zion, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Zion have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Zion, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Tech High - Zion-benton East, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Zion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3901 21st St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9303
Gr: 9-12 | 2,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
New Tech High - Zion-benton East
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1634 23rd St
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Zion, IL 60099
(847) 731-9803
Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Zion, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Zion, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Zion, IL include Zion-benton Twnshp Hi School and New Tech High - Zion-benton East.
How many public high schools are located in Zion?
2 public high schools are located in Zion.
What is the racial composition of students in Zion?
Zion public high schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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