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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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 07, 2024
I have mixed feelings about this school,as most of the teachers are great,with exception of one.The school itself can't seem to make anything happen,our sink broke out of the bathroom wall,and we... More
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St Matthias School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 07, 2024
Don’t send your kids here. Parents are not informed about anything that goes on here.
Review for
Rush Day School
Parent / Guardian
May 07, 2024
I have consistently found Fox River Grove Middle School to be lacking in preparing students adequately for high school. The institution exhibits a notable absence of effective communication among... More
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Fox River Grove Middle School