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, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools 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 | 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
June 16, 2025
Kids are mean at this school and bully people even if they don’t go to the school
Review for
Haugan Elementary School
Current student
June 15, 2025
The quality of the school as a recent graduate was average at best and saddening at worst. I will only talk about eighth grade overall because i best remember it. The eighth grade teachers try their... More
Review for
Healy Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 15, 2025
Great new school that is super nice and clean with great teachers and students
Review for
Hinsdale Middle School