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 22, 2024
We love CP! The dual language program has been a blessing, as it has enabled my children to begin to communicate with their Spanish speaking friends, neighbors, and family members. The “specials”... More
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Congress Park Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 22, 2024
Good school but can we get some diversity in the staff members
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Wolf Branch Middle School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 22, 2024
I went too this school 2nd-5th best school ever send ur kids here.
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Skoff Elementary School