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 14, 2024
My wife and I graduated from this school many years ago. We currently have one student enrolled there. Our experience has been very positive and our child loves everything about it.
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Adlai E Stevenson High School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
We've been a Komarek for a year now and my two daughters love it. The teachers keep the children interested by making learning fun. Moving here was a very good decision.
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Komarek Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 14, 2024
We have been a Coonley family since 2015. We will not be returning next year. The culture at this school has gone down considerably since the new administration took over. What was once a supportive... More
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Coonley Elementary School