6,228
Preschools
5,500
Elementary Schools
3,457
Middle Schools
2,195
High Schools
4,417
Public District Schools
5,712
Private Schools
10,276
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
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Largest School Districts in Illinois
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Chicago Public Schools
321,666 students | CHICAGO, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 662 schools -
School District U-46
35,082 students | ELGIN, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 59 schools -
Rockford School District 205
27,442 students | ROCKFORD, IL
Grades PK, K-12 | 51 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
August 04, 2025
My daughter spent multiple years here and our family has loved the experience. We will be signing up my youngest once he is of age to join but in the meantime I have referred several friends to DMS... More
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Dupage Montessori School - Wheaton
Parent / Guardian
August 04, 2025
I cant believe this school is only ranked a 5!!! The teachers are great, their curriculum is amazing! Their hands on approach and parent interaction is amazing!!! I am very happy with this school... More
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Cotton Creek School
Parent / Guardian
August 03, 2025
Horrible school and administrators especially the principal she thinks she’s a know it all they will not do anything about children getting bullied they are useless at resources and reaching out to... More
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Liberty Junior High School