- Rolling Meadows High School — 0.5 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,956 students
- Young Adult Program — 3.0 mi · Grades 9–12
- The Academy at Forest View — 3.0 mi · Grades 9–12
- Vanguard School — 3.0 mi · Grades 9–12
- Newcomer Center — 3.0 mi · Grades 9–12
- Prospect High School — 3.8 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,245 students
- John Hersey High School — 4.0 mi · Grades 9–12 · 2,040 students
- Elk Grove High School — 4.3 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,906 students
Zip code 60008 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 | Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 11,103 students · 20 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 | 3,544 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $28,166/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 60% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Township High School District 214 (this district) | Not rated | — | 12,052 |
| Township High School District 211 | Not rated | — | 12,270 |
| Lake Park Community High School District 108 | 10/10 | 91st | 2,560 |
| Maine Township High School District 207 | 9/10 | 85th | 6,183 |
About Township High School District 214
Township High School District 214 is the public school district assigned to zip code 60008 in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Serving students from 9th–12th, this district is the primary public education system for families living in and around zip code 60008. The sections below cover the district’s resources, scale, rating, and everything families need to know about enrollment and school assignment.
Funding and Resources
Township High School District 214 spent $28,166 per pupil in FY2024, above the Illinois state average of $21,776 and well above the national average of $17,619 (US Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances). Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
At 10 schools serving grades 9th–12th, Township High School District 214 qualifies as a mid-sized district serving students from 9th–12th. The district enrolls approximately 12,052 students in total. Mid-sized districts strike a balance between community-scale relationships and sufficient program breadth. Most offer core academic tracks, basic extracurricular programs, and adequate student support services.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Township High School District 214 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It serves only high school grades, and our ratings are built from state assessment results in grades 3–8, so there is no comparable proficiency measure for a district that does not enroll those grades.
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 60008
Children in zip code 60008 are assigned to Township High School District 214 for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 60008, 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 the number listed on the district website 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 Rolling Meadows
For families considering a purchase in the Rolling Meadows area, district assignment matters financially. Because Township High School District 214 serves zip code 60008, homes in and around zip code 60008 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 60008.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. 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 60008 data.