Top 10 Best Dekalb County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 10,997 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL are Somonauk Middle School, W W Woodbury Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Dekalb County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Somonauk Middle School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Grades: 5-8
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Grades: K-3
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2122
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie View Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Grades: K-3
| 183 students
Rank: #55.
North Grove Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #66.
Southeast Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Hiawatha Elementary Sch Prek-5
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Grades: PK-5
| 191 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
North Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #99.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: #1010.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Grades: PK-3
| 226 students
Rank: #1111.
Herman E Dummer
Math: 25% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Grades: 4-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1212.
Sandwich Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #1313.
James R Wood Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #1414.
Kingston Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%
(2016-2017 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 37
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Grades: PK-2
| 333 students
Rank: #1515.
Indian Creek Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Grades: 5-8
| 215 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Prairie Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1818.
Sycamore Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #1919.
West Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2020.
Genoa Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Grades: 3-5
| 328 students
Rank: #2121.
Malta Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Grades: K-5
| 287 students
Rank: #2222.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: #2323.
Huntley Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 16%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #2626.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #2727.
Tyler Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #2828.
Littlejohn Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Cortland Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Founders Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #3131.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Grades: K-5
| 338 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dekalb County, IL

Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
123 W 1st St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2448
Grades: PK-1
| 239 students
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
220 N Maple St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Grades: K-5
| 120 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL include Somonauk Middle School, W W Woodbury Elementary School and Indian Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County, IL?
31 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, IL?
Dekalb County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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