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Best Saint Charles Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,299 students in Saint Charles, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 943 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, IL are Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saint Charles, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
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: 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
Davis Elementary School
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Program
305 S 9th St, Early Childhood
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Ridge Elementary School
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Mid-valley Satellite Classes
Special Education School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-valley Transition Program
Special Education School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Academy North
Alternative School
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Charles, IL include Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Saint Charles?
22 public schools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of students in Saint Charles go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?

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