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Best Dekalb Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,540 students in Dekalb, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb, IL are Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dekalb, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dekalb, IL include Jefferson Elementary School, Littlejohn Elementary School and Huntley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dekalb?
8 public elementary schools are located in Dekalb.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?
Dekalb public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Dekalb are often viewed compared to one another?

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