Updated: August 30, 2026
Arlington Heights is served by several public school districts, so the town name alone does not tell you which schools serve a home. Elementary, middle, and high school assignments depend on the exact property address. Before relying on an MLS listing or making an offer, verify the current assignment directly with the appropriate school district.
Key Takeaways
- Arlington Heights is served by several elementary and middle school districts, not just Arlington Heights School District 25.
- School assignment is based on the exact property address rather than the town name or ZIP code.
- Elementary and middle school districts serving portions of Arlington Heights include Districts 15, 21, 23, 25, 26, and 59.
- Much of Arlington Heights is served at the high school level by Township High School District 214.
- District boundary maps and online school locators are useful starting points, but districts recommend verifying assignments directly.
- Programs, transportation, schedules, and attendance boundaries can change over time.
- Do not rely only on school information in an MLS listing when the assignment matters to your home-buying decision.
Which School District Serves Arlington Heights?
There is no single public school district for all of Arlington Heights. Different parts of the village are served by different elementary and middle school districts, while much of the village is within Township High School District 214.
Elementary and middle school districts serving portions of Arlington Heights include:
- Arlington Heights School District 25
- Community Consolidated School District 15
- Community Consolidated School District 21
- Prospect Heights School District 23
- River Trails School District 26
- Community Consolidated School District 59
The important part is not memorizing that list.
It is knowing that the exact address determines the school assignment.
Two Arlington Heights homes can be fairly close to one another and still be served by different districts or attendance areas.
Are All Arlington Heights Homes in School District 25?
No. Arlington Heights School District 25 serves a large portion of the village, but it does not serve every Arlington Heights address.
This is one of the most common points of confusion I see when people begin looking at homes here.
Because the district has “Arlington Heights” in its name, it is easy to assume that an Arlington Heights mailing address automatically means District 25.
It does not.
Depending on the property location, an Arlington Heights address may fall within another elementary district.
For current information about District 25, visit the Arlington Heights School District 25 website. You can also review state-reported information through the Illinois Report Card.
Which Elementary School Districts Serve Arlington Heights?
Several elementary and middle school districts cross Arlington Heights municipal boundaries. The district serving a property depends on its exact location.
Does District 15 Serve Part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Community Consolidated School District 15 serves portions of Arlington Heights along with parts of several surrounding communities.
District 15 provides a school boundary and address lookup tool. The district notes that its locator shows the home-school assignment based on an address, although some program placements may differ.
Does District 23 Serve Arlington Heights?
Yes. Prospect Heights School District 23 includes portions of Arlington Heights, Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, and Wheeling.
District 23 specifically recommends checking the property address to confirm whether it falls within district boundaries.
You can review the District 23 boundary information.
Does District 26 Serve Arlington Heights?
River Trails School District 26 serves an area in the Northwest Suburbs, and its official district map allows users to search an address to determine whether a property falls within district boundaries.
The district also cautions that its online map is informational and recommends verifying the assignment with the district or school.
You can review the River Trails School District 26 boundary map.
Does District 59 Serve Part of Arlington Heights?
Yes. Community Consolidated School District 59 serves portions of Arlington Heights as well as parts of Elk Grove Village, Mount Prospect, Des Plaines, and nearby unincorporated areas.
District 59 provides an address-based school boundary tool and recommends contacting the district if you need to verify an assignment.
You can use the District 59 school locator.
District boundaries are another reason I prefer to verify a specific property rather than make assumptions based on the neighborhood name.
What High School District Serves Arlington Heights?
Much of Arlington Heights is served by Township High School District 214, but the assigned high school depends on the exact property address.
District 214 operates six comprehensive high schools in the Northwest Suburbs:
- Buffalo Grove High School
- Elk Grove High School
- John Hersey High School
- Prospect High School
- Rolling Meadows High School
- Wheeling High School
Do not assume that an Arlington Heights address automatically feeds into one particular District 214 high school.
School attendance boundaries extend across municipal lines, so the assigned high school needs to be confirmed for the individual property.
For current district information, programs, registration, and school resources, visit Township High School District 214.
How Do I Find the Assigned School for an Arlington Heights Address?
Start with the official school district boundary or address lookup tool, then confirm the assignment directly with the district before making a home-buying decision based on that information.
Here is the process I recommend:
- Start with the property address. Do not rely only on the subdivision, ZIP code, or neighborhood name.
- Identify the elementary and middle school district. Use the district’s official locator or boundary map.
- Identify the high school district. Verify the high school attendance area separately.
- Contact the district if the assignment matters to your decision. Online maps are helpful, but the district should be the final source.
- Verify again before making an offer. Boundaries and program assignments can change.
I would use MLS school information as a clue, not as the final authority.
Can Two Nearby Arlington Heights Homes Be in Different School Districts?
Yes. Two Arlington Heights homes can be relatively close together and still fall within different elementary, middle, or high school attendance boundaries.
This happens because municipal boundaries and school district boundaries were not created to match one another exactly.
That is especially important when comparing homes near the edges of school districts.
If a particular assignment matters to you, check every property separately.
Can Arlington Heights School Boundaries Change?
Yes. School districts can change attendance boundaries because of enrollment, building capacity, facilities planning, new construction, program changes, or other district decisions.
That is why an older real estate listing, neighborhood website, or saved online map should not be treated as permanent proof of an assignment.
Even official online district maps commonly include a reminder to verify information directly with the district.
The safest approach is simple: verify the current school assignment for the specific address when you are seriously considering the property.
What Should I Look at Besides School Ratings?
School ratings are one source of information, but they do not tell you everything about a school or whether its programs and logistics match your priorities.
I recommend looking directly at objective information from the district and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Depending on what matters to you, you might research:
- Programs and curriculum
- School location
- Transportation options
- Start and dismissal times
- Before-school and after-school programs
- Special education services
- Language programs and supports
- Arts and music programs
- Athletics and extracurricular activities
- College and career programs at the high school level
The Illinois Report Card, published by the Illinois State Board of Education, allows you to review and compare publicly reported information about individual schools and districts.
I prefer pointing buyers to these primary sources rather than telling someone which school they should prefer.
Your priorities are yours. My job is to help you find accurate information so you can make your own decision.
Why Should Buyers Verify School Information Before Making an Offer?
If school assignment matters to your home search, verify it before making an offer because a listing, third-party website, or older record may contain outdated or incomplete information.
Before moving forward with a property, I recommend checking:
- The assigned elementary school
- The assigned middle or junior high school
- The assigned high school
- Current district boundaries
- Transportation information
- Any specific programs that matter to you
This is especially important when you are comparing homes that sit close to district or attendance boundaries.
It takes only a little extra checking and can prevent a much bigger surprise later.
Do School Districts Affect Arlington Heights Property Taxes?
School districts are among the local taxing bodies that contribute to the combined property tax rate for an Arlington Heights parcel. That is one reason two nearby properties can have different tax bills.
The school district is not the only factor. The bill also reflects the property’s assessed value, exemptions, equalization, and the other taxing districts connected to the parcel.
For a deeper explanation, read my guide to Arlington Heights property taxes.
Should You Choose an Arlington Heights Home Based Only on the School District?
I would not make a home-buying decision based on one piece of information alone.
If school assignment is important to you, it absolutely belongs in the comparison. But I would look at it alongside the rest of the property and your day-to-day priorities.
That might include:
- Purchase price
- Property taxes
- Home condition
- Lot and outdoor space
- Commute
- Transportation
- Housing type
- Location within Arlington Heights
- Access to the places you use regularly
A home is a collection of trade-offs.
The goal is not to find the address someone else tells you is best. It is to understand the facts about each property clearly enough to decide which one works for you.
For a broader look at different areas of the village, read my Arlington Heights neighborhood guide.
What Should Buyers Know About Arlington Heights Schools Before Starting a Home Search?
The biggest thing to know is that “Arlington Heights schools” is not one school system.
If a specific school, district, program, transportation option, or attendance area matters to you, tell your Realtor at the beginning of the search.
Then verify the school assignment for every property you seriously consider.
Do not assume that because one home on a street has a certain school assignment, every nearby property does too.
For a broader introduction to housing, commuting, neighborhoods, and everyday life here, read my complete guide to living in Arlington Heights.
Looking at Homes in Arlington Heights?
If school assignment is one of the things you need to understand, I can help you identify the district information connected to the homes you are considering and point you to the official sources to verify it.
We can also look at the rest of the picture, including taxes, housing type, condition, commute, location, and the practical trade-offs between properties.
Schedule a conversation with me or explore more local resources at MyRealtorMari.com.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington Heights School Districts
Are all Arlington Heights homes in School District 25?
No. Arlington Heights School District 25 serves a large portion of the village, but other Arlington Heights properties are within Districts 15, 21, 23, 26, or 59. The exact elementary and middle school assignment should be verified using the property address and the appropriate district.
What high school district serves Arlington Heights?
Much of Arlington Heights is served by Township High School District 214. District 214 operates Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove, Hersey, Prospect, Rolling Meadows, and Wheeling high schools. The assigned high school depends on the specific property address, so buyers should verify the current attendance boundary directly with the district.
How do I find the school district for a specific Arlington Heights home?
Use the exact property address with the appropriate district’s official boundary map or school locator. Once you identify the likely assignment, confirm it directly with the district before making a purchase decision based on that information.
Can two Arlington Heights homes on nearby streets be in different school districts?
Yes. School district and attendance boundaries do not necessarily follow municipal or ZIP-code boundaries. Properties that are relatively close together may be assigned to different districts or schools, which is why each address should be checked separately.
Can school boundaries change after I buy a home?
Yes. School districts can adjust attendance boundaries because of enrollment, facility planning, program changes, or other district decisions. No school assignment should be treated as permanently guaranteed. Check current information directly with the district when an assignment is important to your decision.
Where can I compare objective information about Arlington Heights schools?
The Illinois Report Card, published by the Illinois State Board of Education, provides publicly reported information about schools and districts. You can also review individual district websites for current programs, transportation, calendars, services, and attendance-boundary information.
