For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,852 students in Kendall County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL are Oswego Goal, Oswego East High School and Yorkville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendall County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Kendall County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Kendall County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oswego East High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kendall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Oswego East High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,805 students
Rank: #33.
Yorkville High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
797 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Grades: 9-12
| 2,217 students
Rank: #44.
Oswego High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,866 students
Rank: #55.
Newark Comm High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: #66.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Plano High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 W Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 9-12
| 786 students
Rank: n/an/a
Flex Program
Alternative School
704 W Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yea Program
Alternative School
709 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Yorkville Transition Program
Alternative School
602 Center Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Kendall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Grades: K
| 512 students
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Kendall County Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
61 Franklin St Ste A
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Student Success Oswego East High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL include Oswego Goal, Oswego East High School and Yorkville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kendall County?
10 public high schools are located in Kendall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kendall County?
Kendall County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kendall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kendall County include: Oswego High School vs. Oswego East High School, Oswego East High School vs. Oswego High School, Newark Comm High School vs. Oswego East High School
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