6,226
Preschools
5,376
Elementary Schools
3,298
Middle Schools
2,037
High Schools
4,299
Public District Schools
5,733
Private Schools
10,184
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Illinois based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Illinois
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City Of Chicago School District 299
341,382 students | CHICAGO, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 682 schools -
School District U-46
36,476 students | ELGIN, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 59 schools -
Rockford School District 205
26,739 students | ROCKFORD, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 52 schools -
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
26,091 students | AURORA, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Plainfield School District 202
25,085 students | PLAINFIELD, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 31 schools
Reviews From Schools in Illinois
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Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
This is a great school with excellent administrative support. Great teachers and responsive to parent emails.
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Sycamore Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
This is a fantastic high school. The academics are superior. The students are diverse and well rounded. The curriculum is rigorous. U-46 is a fantastic school district.
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Elgin High School
Parent / Guardian
May 28, 2024
All three of my children have attended Country Meadows. They have excelled and thrived and feel like they are part of a community. Your children will learn things you never thought possible. My four... More
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Country Meadows Montessori School