For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,243 students in Sugar Grove, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sugar Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sugar Grove, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kaneland John Shields Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
85 S Main St
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8500
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Kaneland Harter Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 N Esker Dr
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8400
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
(630) 466-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sugar Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sugar Grove, IL include Kaneland John Shields Elementary School and Kaneland Harter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sugar Grove?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sugar Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Sugar Grove?
Sugar Grove public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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