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?
Parent / Guardian
April 20, 2024
2023/2024 is our fourth year at SCS and we can’t imagine to be somewhere else. Educational programs used at SCS is excellent, allowing kids to learn and grow in a style that is also preparing them for... More
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Schaumburg Christian School
Current student
April 19, 2024
This school is horrible. The curriculum is bad, they definitely play favorites. Children will camp out in the bathroom posting tiktoks, or posting to their instas or Snapchat. The board meetings are... More
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Elden D Finley Jr High School
Parent / Guardian
April 19, 2024
I have had all three of my kids go through Lincoln and it has been a pretty experience. I like that it’s a small school and everyone knows everyone. You get that small town feeling. It has been open... More
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Lincoln Elementary School