Top 10 Best Illinois Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 248 blue ribbon public schools serving 148,435 students in Illinois.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Illinois are Northside College Preparatory High School, Payton College Preparatory High School and Jones College Prep High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Illinois Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Northside College Preparatory High School
Math: 94% | Reading: 95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5501 N Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-3954
Grades: 9-12
| 1,027 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Payton College Preparatory High School
Math: 96% | Reading: 94%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1034 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-0034
Grades: 9-12
| 1,167 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jones College Prep High School
Math: 90% | Reading: 92%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 S State St
Chicago, IL 60605
(773) 534-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,909 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Young Magnet High School
Math: 91% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Grades: 7-12
| 2,051 students
Rank: #55.
Skinner North Elementary School
Math: 89% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Lane Technical High School
Math: 82% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2501 W Addison St
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 534-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 4,330 students
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Cntr
Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brook Forest Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Grades: K-5
| 244 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thurgood Marshall School
Math: 82% | Reading: 82%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oak Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1212.
Prospect Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Grades: K-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1313.
The Lane Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Rank: #1414.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Math: 76% | Reading: 80%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,995 students
Rank: #1515.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
Math: 77% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1370 N Riverwoods Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1616.
Elm Elementary School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Hickory Creek Middle School
Math: 70% | Reading: 84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 905 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #1919.
Madison Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Grades: K-5
| 406 students
Rank: #2020.
Adlai E Stevenson High School
Math: 72% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1 Stevenson Dr
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 415-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,392 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hinsdale Central High School
Math: 71% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,544 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Monroe Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #2323.
Mcclure Jr High School
Math: 76% | Reading: 82%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 493 students
Rank: #2424.
Bannockburn School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2165 Telegraph Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
Rank: #2525.
Highlands Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2626.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Math: 68% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 495 students
Rank: #2727.
Aviston Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
Rank: #2828.
Deerfield High School
Math: 67% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1959 Waukegan Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(224) 632-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Grades: K-5
| 361 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Longfellow Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Forest Hills Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kennedy Junior High School
Math: 62% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 979 students
Rank: #3333.
Wescott Elementary School
Math: 72% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #3434.
Lake Forest High School
Math: 66% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1285 N Mckinley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

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How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Illinois?
248 blue ribbon public schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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