Chicago-area schools make list of top 100 high schools in U.S. in new ranking

New rankings have identified the top high schools across several U.S. regions. The latest lists highlight top-performing institutions in the Chicago area, which includes schools making the national top 100. Additionally, US News has released its 2026 rankings for the best high schools in Massachusetts. Rhode Island has also seen its top public high schools identified in the new assessment, providing a comprehensive overview of academic excellence across these specific states and urban areas.