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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Dekalb County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 10,951 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL are Prairie View Elementary School, Somonauk Middle School and Lynn G Haskin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Dekalb County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie View Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1201 Castle St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8811
Gr: PK-3 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Somonauk Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
510 W Lasalle St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-1866
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8812
Gr: PK-3 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 W Cherokee Ave
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2122
Gr: PK-4 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
W W Woodbury Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
322 E 3rd St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-6316
Gr: PK-3 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Herman E Dummer
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
422 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-8498
Gr: 4-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
James R Wood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
320 S Maple St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2338
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Genoa-kingston Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
941 W Main St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5222
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3336
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 Mccormick Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2263
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1616.
Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Genoa Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
602 E Hill St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-3742
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Sandwich Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Wells St
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2138
Gr: 6-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 School St
Kingston, IL 60145
(815) 784-5246
Gr: PK-2 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2121.
Indian Creek Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
335 E Garfield St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Gr: 5-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2323.
Littlejohn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1121 School St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2258
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
Huntley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 S 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #2525.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E Sunset Pl
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2212
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 1st St
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Gr: 6-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2727.
Clinton Rosette Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Founders Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
821 S 7th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-3800
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3225 Sangamon Dr
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-9936
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Tyler Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Alden Circle
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2389
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb County, IL include Prairie View Elementary School, Somonauk Middle School and Lynn G Haskin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County?
31 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dekalb County are often viewed compared to one another?

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