Top Rankings
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,720 students in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
3,720 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
265 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
29%
% Black
4%
16%
% White
77%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,232 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,679
$22,455
Spending / Student
$16,232
$21,692
Best Sycamore CUSD 427 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,720 students.
What is the rank of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District is ranked #315 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
77% of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sycamore CUSD 427 School District?
Sycamore CUSD 427 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sycamore CUSD 427 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,232 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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