For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 3,833 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL are Northeast Academy East, St. Charles North High School and St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Saint Charles, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Charles North High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Charles, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
St. Charles North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
New Directions Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Academy North
Alternative School
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saint Charles, IL include Northeast Academy East, St. Charles North High School and St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Charles?
8 public high schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saint Charles include: St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School vs. St. Charles North High School, St. Charles North High School vs. St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School
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