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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026)

Public elementary schools in Illinois achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 30% (2026).
The public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Illinois is Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, with 90-94%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 73% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 79%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90-94%
Grades: 1-8
3020 W 108th St
Chicago, IL 60655
(773) 535-2636
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: PK-5
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Rank: #44.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 5-8
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-8
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: K-5
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Brook Forest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Eisenhower Academy
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 1-5
406 Burke Dr
Joliet, IL 60433
(815) 723-0233
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Elm Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
The Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-5
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Lisbon Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: K-8
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: 1-4
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rank: #1414.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 82%
Grades: 5-8
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rank: #1515.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 81%
Grades: K-8
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Rank: #1616.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 6-8
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Bannockburn School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
2165 Telegraph Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Bartelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Bronzeville Classical Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-8
8 W Root St
Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 535-8085
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 6-8
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-8
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-4
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Walker School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-5
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Rank: #17 - 2717. - 27.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Rank: #2828.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 77%
Grades: K-5
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75%
Grades: 6-8
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Rank: #3131.
Congerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 70-79%
Grades: K-4
310 E Kauffman St
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
George B Carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: K-5
300 N Hamlin Ave
Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 318-4370
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 74%
Grades: K-5
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Arnett C Lines Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: K-5
217 Eastern Ave
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-7850
Rank: #34 - 3834. - 38.
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 73%
Grades: K-5
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
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What is the Illinois average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Illinois average public elementary schools reading/language arts proficiency is 30%% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Illinois?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Illinois include Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Oak Elementary School.

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