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Illinois Schools & Districts

Explore 3,829 schools serving 1,842,881 students across 102 districts in Illinois. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

3,829
Total Schools
1.8M+
Total Students
102
School Districts
13.1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

Illinois Education Statistics

3,829
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
1.84M
Total Students
Across all K-12 schools
102
School Districts
Public school districts
13.1:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
State average
N/A
Avg Teacher Salary
133,448 teachers statewide
N/A
Spending Per Student
Annual education funding

Academic Performance

ELA Proficiency
28.5%
Math Proficiency
N/A
Science Proficiency
N/A

Top Rated Schools in Illinois

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1

Payton College Preparatory Hs

highpublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.8
Students
1,260
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / N/A
2

Illinois Mathematics And Science

highpublicAurora, Kane County
Rating
4.8
Students
656
Teacher Ratio
20:1
ELA / Math
95.0% / N/A
3

Jones College Prep High School

highpublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.6
Students
1,954
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
91.0% / N/A
4

Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School

middlepublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.6
Students
222
Teacher Ratio
15:1
ELA / Math
92.0% / N/A
5

Northside College Preparatory Hs

highpublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.5
Students
1,061
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
90.0% / N/A
6

Young Magnet High School

highpublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.5
Students
2,223
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
89.0% / N/A
7

Oak Elem School

elementarypublicHinsdale, Dupage County
Rating
4.4
Students
446
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / N/A
8

Edison Elem Regional Gifted Cntr

middlepublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.4
Students
265
Teacher Ratio
13:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / N/A
9

Lane Technical High School

highpublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.4
Students
4,604
Teacher Ratio
16:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / N/A
10

University Of Illinois High Sch

highpublicUrbana, Champaign County
Rating
4.4
Students
319
Teacher Ratio
79:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / N/A
11

Reservoir Gifted School

middlepublicPeoria, Peoria County
Rating
4.4
Students
308
Teacher Ratio
18:1
ELA / Math
87.0% / N/A
12

Decatur Classical Elem School

middlepublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.3
Students
341
Teacher Ratio
14:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / N/A
13

Meadow Glens Elementary School

elementarypublicNaperville, Dupage County
Rating
4.3
Students
475
Teacher Ratio
12:1
ELA / Math
85.0% / N/A
14

Skinner North Elem Sch

middlepublicChicago, Cook County
Rating
4.1
Students
515
Teacher Ratio
17:1
ELA / Math
81.0% / N/A
15

Brook Forest Elem School

elementarypublicOak Brook, Dupage County
Rating
4.1
Students
293
Teacher Ratio
8:1
ELA / Math
82.0% / N/A

Popular Cities in Illinois

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Illinois?

Illinois has 3,829 schools, including 1,539 elementary schools, 1,574 middle schools, and 716 high schools.

What is average teacher salary in Illinois?

The average teacher salary in Illinois is N/A per year, with 133,448 teachers employed across state.

What are test score averages in Illinois?

Illinois students average 28.5% proficiency in English Language Arts, N/A in mathematics, and N/A in science based on state assessments.

What is best city for schools in Illinois?

Based on average school ratings, Chicago has some of highest-rated schools in Illinois with an average rating of 1.3.

About Schools in Illinois

Explore 3,829 schools serving 1,842,881 students across 102 districts in Illinois. Find detailed information about school ratings, test scores, student-teacher ratios, and more.

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