6,224
Preschools
5,374
Elementary Schools
3,297
Middle Schools
2,036
High Schools
4,299
Public District Schools
5,731
Private Schools
10,182
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?
Parent / Guardian
July 26, 2024
We love the closeness at Charles Reed Elementary. We feel like family.
Review for
Charles Reed Elementary School
Current student
July 26, 2024
the teachers are great and understand the parents
Review for
Washington Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
July 25, 2024
Our time at Warren has been deeply troubling. Equity rating has gone down 50% in the last 3 years since we have been attending. As a black family we have found Warren to treat black students unfairly.... More
Review for
Warren Township High School