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
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
I enrolled my son in pre-kindergarten with high hopes for a positive and safe learning environment. Unfortunately, I have been consistently disappointed with the lack of supervision and safety... More
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Goodrich Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
The worst school experience in the life of my child and me as a parent.
Staff is indifferent, with sexist and racist views.
My daughter didn’t want to go to school. Every single day it was a fight.... More
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Longwood Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
April 23, 2024
This school has bad staff. When the children are inside or outside on the playground, the staff ignores what the children say about the child's aggression towards them.
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Booth Tarkington Elementary School