6,204
Preschools
5,432
Elementary Schools
3,409
Middle Schools
2,155
High Schools
4,311
Public District Schools
5,709
Private Schools
10,166
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Illinois based on a variety of measures. Find out more about ӣƵ 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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Chicago Public Schools
321,666 students | CHICAGO, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 656 schools -
School District U-46
35,082 students | ELGIN, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 56 schools -
Rockford School District 205
27,442 students | ROCKFORD, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204
25,687 students | AURORA, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 34 schools -
Plainfield School District 202
24,856 students | PLAINFIELD, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 32 schools
Reviews From Schools in Illinois
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Parent / Guardian
November 03, 2025
I am deeply disappointed with the way Barbara Rose School has handled my child’s experience. From the very beginning, it has felt as though my son has been unfairly targeted rather than supported.... More
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Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
November 03, 2025
The only reason I didn’t leave a 1 star review was because, my child reading improved in one year of being there (to which they didn’t even acknowledge). Other than that there isn’t much positive... More
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Scott Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
November 03, 2025
Horrible school I will not send my dog to this school the principal is horrible and do not do her job and when it’s report card pick up she hide to not speak with parents they more concerned about the... More
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CICS Loomis