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 16, 2024
This school is terrifying as a parent. The communication and bullying is awful here my child is in therapy over being assaulted regularly. This is a scary place to send children. Something is... More
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St Alphonsus Liguori School
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
I’ve had two of my children attend SJB, one who is still a student. Both have been challenged and nurtured in this school environment and both absolutely love the school and the teachers. As a... More
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St John Berchmans School
Parent / Guardian
May 16, 2024
We couldn’t be happier with the decision we made in choosing this school. I really enjoy the sense of community at this school. No child is overlooked and the 1 on 1 teaching that happens is a such a... More
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Fox Valley Montessori School