Zip code 60056 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Mount Prospect School District 57 2,191 students · 4 schools | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | Township High School District 214 12,052 students · 10 schools | 10/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | Township High School District 214 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 12,052 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $23,483/yr | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Education Service Agency | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township High School District 214 (this district) | NR | — | 12,052 |
| Township High School District 113 | NR | — | 3,222 |
- Prospect High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,245 students
- John Hersey High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students
- Buffalo Grove High School — Grades 9–12 · 2,021 students
- Rolling Meadows High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,956 students
- Elk Grove High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,906 students
- Wheeling High School — Grades 9–12 · 1,743 students
- Young Adult Program — Grades 9–12
- The Academy at Forest View — Grades 9–12
- Vanguard School — Grades 9–12
- Newcomer Center — Grades 9–12
About Township High School District 214
Township High School District 214 is the public school district assigned to zip code 60056 in Township, Illinois. Serving students from Ungraded, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 60056. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Township High School District 214 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It has no published grades 3–8 state assessment results in the current state data, so there is no basis for a rating under our methodology.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Township High School District 214. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 60056
Children in zip code 60056 are assigned to Township High School District 214 for public school enrollment, covering grades Ungraded. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60056, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Township High School District 214 at (847)718-7600 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of address, a government-issued birth certificate, immunization records, and any existing school records or IEP documentation. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Mount Prospect
For families considering a purchase in the Township area, district assignment matters financially. Because Township High School District 214 serves zip code 60056, homes in and around zip code 60056 often carry a measurable premium over comparable properties in adjacent lower-rated districts. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Township High School District 214 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 60056.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Township High School District 214 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 60056 data.