For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,568 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb, IL are Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dekalb, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Littlejohn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Founders Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Gr: K-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb, IL include Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb?
8 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dekalb are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Dekalb include: Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Tyler Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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