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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May 03, 2024
I was a student from 2016-2022 in my five years attend Brooks, I have gained a lot of trauma and super sensitive hearing from all the yelling by the teachers. My parents and I couldn’t move because we... More
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Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 03, 2024
Thank you for all the love, care, and dedication that you put into teaching our child! Thank you for being passionate and dedicated to teach my children. We are beyond grateful for your guidance and... More
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Schaumburg Christian School
Parent / Guardian
May 02, 2024
My son was accepted for first grade, and we were very happy because we thought that the Montessori methodology was going to be great for him, but this worked against us, throughout the year the third... More
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Drummond Elementary School