Most Diverse Public Schools in Illinois

The average public school diversity score in Illinois is approximately 0.70 per year (2025).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Illinois is currently Maud E Johnson Elementary School, with a diversity score of 0.78.
Diversity Score Range: 0.75 0.78 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76

Most Diverse Public Schools in Illinois (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Maud E Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
3805 Rural St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2485
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Peter M Gombert Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-5
2707 Ridge Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3700
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Skinner Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-8
111 S Throop St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7790
Rank: #1 - 51. - 5.
Young Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 7-12
211 S Laflin St
Chicago, IL 60607
(773) 534-7500
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Jamie Mcgee Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
179 Commonwealth Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-4300
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
1470 Raven Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60490
(630) 771-2420
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Gemini Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 6-8
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Mccarty Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
3000 Village Green Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400
Rank: #6 - 116. - 11.
Jane Stenson School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-5
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
306 Glenn Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 439-8024
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
7345 N Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2125
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
John Muir Literacy Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-6
1973 Kensington Ln
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
(847) 357-6444
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-4
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
2710 Golf Rd
Glenview, IL 60025
(847) 965-4780
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-2
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
3601 Church St
Evanston, IL 60203
(847) 859-8331
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Plainfield East High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Lincoln Park High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
2001 N Orchard St
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-8130
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 6-8
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: K-5
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3100
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
South Loop Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
1212 S Plymouth Ct
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 534-8690
Rank: #12 - 2512. - 25.
West Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-8
6700 N Whipple St
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-8250
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Thayer J Hill Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
1836 Brookdale Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 428-6200
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Dawes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
440 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905-3401
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 3-5
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Anne Fox Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-6
1035 Parkview Dr
Hanover Park, IL 60133
(630) 736-3500
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
718 E Illinois St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0480
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1550 41st St
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1619
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Rank: #26 - 5026. - 50.
Pritzker Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-8
2009 W Schiller St
Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 534-4415
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois average public schools diversity score?
The Illinois average public schools diversity score is 0.70 for 2025.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Illinois?
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Illinois?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Illinois is Young Magnet High School, with a diversity score of 0.78. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Maud E Johnson Elementary School, with diversity score of 0.78.

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