St Charles Community Unit School District 303

201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174-2664
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

St Charles Community Unit School District 303 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,699 students in St Charles Community Unit School District 303. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Charles Community Unit School District 303 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in St Charles Community Unit School District 303 are Norton Creek Elementary School, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. St Charles Community Unit School District 303 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
11,699 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
892 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Charles Community Unit School District 303, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#57 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
55%
27%
53%
30%
73%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.47
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
71%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,491 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,869
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,491
$21,662

Best St Charles Community Unit School District 303 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Gr: K-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Corron Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
St. Charles North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
St. Charles East High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Richmond Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1313.
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Davis Primary School
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Gr: K-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Ridge School
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Charles Community Unit School District 303?
St Charles Community Unit School District 303 manages 18 public schools serving 11,699 students.
What is the rank of St Charles Community Unit School District 303?
St Charles Community Unit School District 303 is ranked #58 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Charles Community Unit School District 303?
71% of St Charles Community Unit School District 303 students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Charles Community Unit School District 303?
St Charles Community Unit School District 303 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Charles Community Unit School District 303's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,491 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,699 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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