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
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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 28, 2024
I graduated from CCHS many moons ago and found the teachers qualified, academic program sound (with robust honors and AP offerings), and leadership generally in tune and effective. Great public school... More
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Carbondale Community High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 28, 2024
I went to this school K-6 it was good until 5th grade they would not do anything about bullying and then in 6 th grade a boy was stalking me and they just brushed it off like it was nothing
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Lincoln Elementary School
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