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 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 | 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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Current student
April 12, 2025
I've been in the rock island school district my whole life. From RICMS to Washington to Now this high school
This place is AWFUL, top athletes get away with everything, there has been days where we... More
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Rock Island High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
April 11, 2025
It's been a great experience with Fischer
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Fischer Middle School
Parent / Guardian
April 11, 2025
Worst elementary school in the 220 district. Wish we had taken advice of other parents and petitioned for another elementary school.
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Countryside Elementary School