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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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Teacher and admin really care about the students.
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Lockport Township High School East
Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2024
Staff at this school is not attentive towards students last year when my child was a kindergarten student they dropped of my child without a parent being at the bus stop . Now this year my child was... More
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Mark Delay School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 25, 2024
This is one of the worst elementary schools on the west side of Chicago! The principal has 0 control. The faculty allows students to bring outside friends, not enrolled, to the school t engage in... More
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Ellington Elementary School