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 17, 2025
Benet Academy administration is run by extremely closed minded and biased individuals. Christopher Perez and Meagan Carlevato do not care about kids who are not athletes or national honors scholars.... More
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Benet Academy
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2025
If you're reading this, chances are you're looking for a school for your child—and I can’t say enough positive things about Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts (AACA). For the past three years, it... More
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Alphonsus Academy & Center For The Arts
Parent / Guardian
June 17, 2025
I have my youngest entering 8th grade next year, so have five collective years of experience with this school starting in 2021. While not every teacher is exceptional, I have been very impressed with... More
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Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School