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 11, 2024
This school doesn’t do anything about bullying. My son has adhd and is treated like an outcast by the other students and staff. The school staff is incompetent at handling anything. It’s almost like... More
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St George Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 10, 2024
Worst principal pedro beiza worst staff dnt send ur child there
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West Park Elementary Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 10, 2024
I was in the class of 1975. It was a great school. I only wish I had taken more of advantage of what GBN had to offer. Even though I screwed around too much at GBN, my education served me well in... More
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Glenbrook North High School