For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,665 students in 60178, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 320 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 60178, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60178, IL are North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60178 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60178, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60178, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 S Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60178, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60178, IL include North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60178?
7 public schools are located in 60178.
What percentage of students in 60178 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 60178 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60178?
60178 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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