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 28, 2024
St. Pats is the best of the best in private schools. We are beyond blessed to have our children attend and be a part of the St. Pats community. St. Pats embodies academic integrity. Subjects are... More
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St Patrick School
Parent / Guardian
April 28, 2024
Higgins’s was a savior for my son. He was a freshman when the pandemic hit and like so many kids but to an extreme he couldn’t handle the virtual courses at Fremd as his attention couldn’t be kept. ... More
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Higgins Education Center
Parent / Guardian
April 27, 2024
My daughter attended the school in 2021/2022.
This school is designed to minimize teacher work under the disguise of Montessori.
Poor organization at drop off. Kids were drop off and sometimes I had... More
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Alta Vista Montessori School