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Best Kane County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 public high schools serving 31,285 students in Kane County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Central School Program and New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Kane County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Geneva Community High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #2 - 52. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
Kaneland Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1212.
Hampshire High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Big Timber Rd
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 792-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
New Directions - Geneva
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1414.
South Elgin High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
760 E Main St
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 289-3760
Gr: 9-12 | 2,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
840 Campus Dr
Hampshire, IL 60140
(847) 464-4300
Gr: K-12 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
New Directions Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1818.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1919.
Dundee-crown High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2020.
Elgin High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Maroon Dr
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-2100
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2323.
Larkin High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 Larkin Ave
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 888-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Success Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Kings Rd
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(847) 484-5000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alop
Alternative School
44w625 Plato Rd # R
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Dream Academy
Alternative School
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Valley Career Center
Vocational School
47w326 Keslinger Rd
Maple Park, IL 60151
(630) 365-5113
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Academy North
Alternative School
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Oak Ridge Rssp
Alternative School
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Paws
Alternative School
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Gr: 9-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Kane County, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Central School Program and New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program.
How many public high schools are located in Kane County?
37 public high schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?

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