SchoolDigger has ranked the top schools of every grade category in Illinois--elementary, middle and high school. The rankings are based on each school's average standard test score. A more detailed explanation of SchoolDigger's methodology can be found here, along with information on its new ranking system. If you don't see the school you're looking for, you can search for it on SchoolDigger's website, and if there's any information about an individual school or district you don't see below, check out the Illinois Report Card.
Here are five of the best elementary schools in Illinois:
25. Oak Elementary School | Hinsdale CCSD 181
- Students: 362
- Student/teacher ratio: 13.1
- Percent low-income students: 2.2%
- Average standard score: 94.31
24. Edgebrook Elementary School | City of Chicago SD 299
- Students: 487
- Student/teacher ratio: 18.1
- Percent low-income students: 10.3%
- Average standard score: 94.35
23. Fry Elementary School | Indian Prairie CUSD 204
- Students: 641
- Student/teacher ratio: 18.4
- Percent low-income students: 4.8%
- Average standard score: 94.40
22. Brook Forest Elementary School | Butler SD 53
- Students: 641
- Student/teacher ratio: 18.4
- Percent low-income students: 4.8%
- Average standard score: 94.40
21. Kildeer Countryside Elementary School | Kildeer Countryside CCSD 96
- Students: 454
- Student/teacher ratio: 12.5
- Percent low-income students: 3.7%
- Average standard score: 94.63
Here are five of the best middle schools in Illinois:
25. Highlands Middle School | LaGrange Highlands SD 106
- Students: 335
- Student/teacher ratio: 11.9
- Percent low-income students: 3.6%
- Average standard score: 93.81
24. Bryan Middle School | Elmhurst SD 205
- Students: 670
- Student/teacher ratio: 21.6
- Percent low-income students: 6.3%
- Average standard score: 93.87
23. Sandburg Middle School | Elmhurst SD 205
- Students: 683
- Student/teacher ratio: 23.9
- Percent low-income students: 8.5%
- Average standard score: 93.93
22. Wilmette Junior High School | Wilmette SD 39
- Students: 827
- Student/teacher ratio: 15.2
- Percent low-income students: 2.7%
- Average standard score: 94.09
21. Aptakisic Junior High School | Aptakisic-Tripp CCSD 102
- Students: 452
- Student/teacher ratio: 10.1
- Percent low-income students: 8.4%
- Average standard score: 94.16
Here are five of the best high schools in Illinois:
25. Naperville North High School | Naperville CUSD 203
- Students: 3,085
- Student/teacher ratio: 11.0
- Percent low-income students: 15.8%
- Average standard score: 94.58
24. Naperville Central High School | Naperville CUSD 203
- Students: 2,889
- Student/teacher ratio: 10.2
- Percent low-income students: 8.6%
- Average standard score: 94.69
23. John Hersey High School | Township HSD 214
- Students: 2,039
- Student/teacher ratio: 18.3
- Percent low-income students: 15.5%
- Average standard score: 94.70
22. Highland Park High School | Township HSD 113
- Students: 2,037
- Student/teacher ratio: 10.6
- Percent low-income students: 15.0%
- Average standard score: 94.71
21. Geneva Community High School | Geneva CUSD 304
- Students: 1,975
- Student/teacher ratio: 12.6
- Percent low-income students: 5.0%
- Average standard score: 95.01
Check out Reboot Illinois to see top 20 very best elementary, middle and high schools in Illinois.
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