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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Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
My son was accepted for first grade, and we were very happy because we thought that the Montessori methodology was going to be great for him, but this worked against us, throughout the year the third... More
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Drummond Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
My son has attended LS2 since kindergarten and absolutely loves his school!!! His kindergarten experience didn’t start in a traditional manner because we were facing a National crisis…covid. In spite... More
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Lasalle II Lang Acad Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 01, 2024
I cannot say enough about how incredible Immanuel Lutheran School is. A friend recommended the preschool program and we’ve never looked back! The class sizes are small, so the teachers really get to... More
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Immanuel Lutheran School