The most improved public schools in Illinois are Huffman Elementary School, Ace Amandla Charter School and Excel - Englewood High School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 2,444
3,384
Avg. Improved Rank: 2,977
Most Improved Public Schools in Illinois (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Huffman Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3384
(from 3,621 to 237)
(from 3,621 to 237)
Grades: 3-5
600 Saint Robert Dr
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
East Saint Louis, IL 62206
(618) 332-3720
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Ace Amandla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3330
(from 3,567 to 237)
(from 3,567 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
6820 S Washtenaw Ave
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 535-7150
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Excel - Englewood High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3330
(from 3,567 to 237)
(from 3,567 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
7141 S Morgan St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Chicago, IL 60621
(773) 675-6654
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Yccs- Mckinley-lakeside Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3330
(from 3,567 to 237)
(from 3,567 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
2920 S Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 949-5010
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Yccs-innovations Of Arts Integr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3330
(from 3,567 to 237)
(from 3,567 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
17 N State St
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 999-9360
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 999-9360
Rank: #2 - 62. - 6.
Yccs-scholastic Achievement High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3330
(from 3,567 to 237)
(from 3,567 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
4651 W Madison St
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Chicago, IL 60644
(773) 921-1315
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3281
(from 3,518 to 237)
(from 3,518 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
13900 S School St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 201-2078
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yccs-truman Middle College High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3281
(from 3,518 to 237)
(from 3,518 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
1145 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 907-4840
Rank: #99.
Barack H Obama Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3220
(from 3,457 to 237)
(from 3,457 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16448 S Park Ave
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Markham, IL 60428
(708) 825-2400
Rank: #1010.
Jesse C White Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3160
(from 3,397 to 237)
(from 3,397 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
16910 S Western Ave
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Hazel Crest, IL 60429
(708) 825-2190
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Cook Co Juvenile Detention Ctr - Jefferson Alt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
1100 S Hamilton Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 433-7110
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Rudolph Elementary Learning Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: PK-7
1628 W Washington Blvd
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Chicago, IL 60612
(773) 534-7460
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Uplift Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
900 W Wilson Ave
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 534-2875
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Yccs West
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
4909 W Division St
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 261-0994
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Yccs-austin Career Educational Cntr High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
5352 W Chicago Ave
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Chicago, IL 60651
(773) 626-6988
Rank: #11 - 1711. - 17.
Yccs-community Youth Dev Inst High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3098
(from 3,335 to 237)
(from 3,335 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
7836 S Union Ave
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 224-2273
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3063
(from 3,300 to 237)
(from 3,300 to 237)
Grades: K-6
14151 Lincoln Ave
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Dolton, IL 60419
(708) 201-2075
Rank: #1919.
Schrum Memorial School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3047
(from 3,284 to 237)
(from 3,284 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
485 165th St
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 862-4236
Rank: #2020.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3040
(from 3,277 to 237)
(from 3,277 to 237)
Grades: 5-6
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Rank: #2121.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3011
(from 3,248 to 237)
(from 3,248 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Rank: #2222.
Irving Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +3005
(from 3,242 to 237)
(from 3,242 to 237)
Grades: 5-8
805 S 17th Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 450-2015
Rank: #2323.
Coolidge Junior High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2931
(from 3,168 to 237)
(from 3,168 to 237)
Grades: 7-8
3231 Nameoki Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5826
Rank: #2424.
Chaney-monge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2895
(from 3,132 to 237)
(from 3,132 to 237)
Grades: K-8
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673
Rank: #2525.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2835
(from 3,072 to 237)
(from 3,072 to 237)
Grades: 3-5
1440 W 125th St
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8010
Rank: #2626.
Eagle Ridge School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2751
(from 2,988 to 237)
(from 2,988 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Silvis, IL 61282
(309) 792-2002
Rank: #2727.
Veterans Memorial Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2742
(from 2,979 to 237)
(from 2,979 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
12320 Greenwood Ave
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Blue Island, IL 60406
(708) 489-7307
Rank: #2828.
Sandridge Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2732
(from 2,969 to 237)
(from 2,969 to 237)
Grades: K-8
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 895-2450
Rank: #2929.
Armour Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2626
(from 2,863 to 237)
(from 2,863 to 237)
Grades: PK-8
950 W 33rd Pl
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Chicago, IL 60608
(773) 535-4530
Rank: #3030.
Calumet Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2620
(from 2,857 to 237)
(from 2,857 to 237)
Grades: 6-8
1440 W Vermont Ave
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Riverdale, IL 60827
(708) 388-8820
Rank: #31 - 4031. - 40.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: PK-3
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Rank: #31 - 4031. - 40.
Center For Alternative Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 9-12
1601 Wentworth Ave
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Calumet City, IL 60409
(708) 585-9401
Rank: #31 - 4031. - 40.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 7-12
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Rank: #31 - 4031. - 40.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: 6-12
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Rank: #31 - 4031. - 40.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +2444
(from 2,681 to 237)
(from 2,681 to 237)
Grades: K-12
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
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