6,237
Preschools
5,515
Elementary Schools
3,487
Middle Schools
2,220
High Schools
4,446
Public District Schools
5,723
Private Schools
10,320
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
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 | 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 | 52 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
February 01, 2025
Very out dated school who doesn’t care about kids just for keeping school ratings up,there is a lot family’s who pulling this year kids out of this school.They system and the principal needs to be... More
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Orland Park Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
February 01, 2025
I really love this school. My child was having some medical issues, and we kept getting flagged for truancy (despite him having an A average and working with his teachers). We eventually withdrew... More
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Governor French Academy
Current student
January 31, 2025
I am a student who currently goes to Jerling junior high and let's just say my years at this school have been bad. Staff have been treating students at the school horribly and not fairly. They will... More
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Jerling Junior High School