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?
Current student
April 29, 2024
It feels wrong because our teacher don't help us when we need big help
Review for
Floyd Henson Jr High School
Parent / Guardian
April 29, 2024
The school itself is amazing. anything that touches sports activities is a terrible trauma for young people. especially for team activities, and especially for cheerleader girls. coaches are very... More
Review for
Naperville Central High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 29, 2024
The school was great, it was the principal that's the problem, I heard she almost called the ambulance to send my sibling to a psych ward because she didn't understand something. She also is rude and... More
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Cary Jr High School