6,226
Preschools
5,377
Elementary Schools
3,299
Middle Schools
2,038
High Schools
4,299
Public District Schools
5,734
Private Schools
10,185
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
Are the schools in Illinois offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
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 01, 2024
I have been with this district for one year.
The leadership is HORRIBLE. There is no communication or follow up to questions.
1. The principle ignores emails and phone calls. Has called my child a... More
Review for
Ashton-Franklin Center High School
Current student
May 01, 2024
The principals here do not do there jobs right and are very disrespectful towards there students.
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Granite City High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 30, 2024
I hated this school. I went for 4 years and regret ever going there. No sports, the school website that claims thst it offers sports is a lie. Excessive homework. They need to get rid of ixl
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Science Academy of Chicago