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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kane County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 157 public schools serving 88,631 students in Kane County, IL (there are 59 private schools, serving 9,251 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kane County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kane County, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Kane County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Mades-johnstone Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1212.
Fabyan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Corron Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1515.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Hoover Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1640 Wagner Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1818.
Geneva Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Heartland Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2222.
St. Charles North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,903 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2323.
Mill Creek School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
H C Storm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 N Van Nortwick Ave
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2525.
Louise White Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
St. Charles Eamiddle And High High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,930 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2727.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2828.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2929.
Batavia Sr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,690 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3030.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3131.
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3232.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
44w625 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,575 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3434.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3535.
Alice Gustafson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Carlisle Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kane County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Kane County, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kane County?
158 public schools are located in Kane County.
What percentage of students in Kane County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kane County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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