6,237
Preschools
5,515
Elementary Schools
3,474
Middle Schools
2,207
High Schools
4,429
Public District Schools
5,723
Private Schools
10,303
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 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ 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 | 673 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
April 30, 2025
Overall this school is wonderful. The teachers are all great, and the principal knows all of the students by name. Being one of the smaller catholic schools seems to give a more personal experience,... More
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St. Symphorosa Catholic School
Parent / Guardian
April 30, 2025
We have experienced different school districts, including a private school, and this is truly the best school. This is the most engaged I have seen my kid. From the students to the teachers, I would... More
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Deerfield High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 29, 2025
Wells Elementary School allows bullying. There is no consequences for actions there. The principal and vice principal encourage students who are being bullied to find their own way to work through it... More
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Wells Elementary School