The top ranked counties for public schools in Illinois are listed below (2023-24).
The ranking below is based on the percentage of schools within a county which have placed in the top 10% of all schools statewide.
A school's overall rank is based on its combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Schools are ranked and compared within their own state only.
Statewide Range: 21%
25%
Avg. Statewide: 22%
Top Ranked Counties with Best Public Schools in Illinois (2023-24)
County
% of Schools in
Top 10% Statewide
Top 10% Statewide
Top Ranked Schools
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
(Math Proficiency % | Reading Proficiency %)
Rank: #11.
25%
(4 out of 16)
(4 out of 16)
- Aviston Elementary School
Rank: #35 of 3,663 (Top 1%)
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%) - Albers Elementary School
Rank: #132 of 3,663 (Top 5%)
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%) - Germantown Elementary School
Rank: #136 of 3,663 (Top 5%)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Clinton County, IL Schools
Rank: #22.
22%
(6 out of 27)
(6 out of 27)
- Germantown Hills Elementary School
Rank: #63 of 3,663 (Top 5%)
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%) - Germantown Hills Middle School
Rank: #101 of 3,663 (Top 5%)
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%) - Congerville Elementary School
Rank: #180 of 3,663 (Top 5%)
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%) - View Full List of Top Ranked Woodford County, IL Schools
Rank: #33.
21%
(45 out of 218)
(45 out of 218)
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