Best Sugar Grove Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,234 students in Sugar Grove, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Sugar Grove, IL are Kaneland John Shields Elementary School and Kaneland Harter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sugar Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sugar Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sugar Grove, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
85 S Main St
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Kaneland Harter Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 N Esker Dr
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sugar Grove, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sugar Grove, IL include Kaneland John Shields Elementary School and Kaneland Harter Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sugar Grove?
2 public schools are located in Sugar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar Grove?
Sugar Grove public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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