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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April 27, 2024
I am an award-winning, veteran teacher of high school mathematics, and I have lived in the Southland community for close to 20 years. A few years after Southland opened, I thought I could bring my... More
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Southland College Prep
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
My daughter attended the school in 2021/2022.
This school is designed to minimize teacher work under the disguise of Montessori.
Poor organization at drop off. Kids were drop off and sometimes I had... More
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Alta Vista Montessori School
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
Awful school. There is a big drop off between here and other schools in the district. They have made my son’s life a living hell here. They care nothing about education just piling on homework and... More
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Lincoln Jr High School