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Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026)

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Illinois are Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center and Oak Elementary School. The cities and towns with the highest concentration of top-ranked public elementary schools are Deerfield, Hinsdale and River Forest.
A school's overall testing rank is based on a it's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. The average percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Illinois is 27%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 30%.

Top-Ranked Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Keller Elementary Gifted Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 90-94% (Top 1%)
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%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
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%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 90-94% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: 1-4
4704 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3370
Rank: #55.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 88% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Rank: #66.
The Lane Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Rank: #77.
Skinner North Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 92% (Top 1%)
Reading: 81% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-8
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Elm Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Thurgood Marshall School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 82% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-8
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rank: #1010.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Westmoor Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
2500 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7960
Rank: #1313.
Reservoir Gifted School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 73% (Top 1%)
Reading: 87% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-8
3706 N Grand Blvd
Peoria, IL 61614
(309) 672-6563
Rank: #1414.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 77% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Walker School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
120 Walker Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4600
Rank: #1717.
Brook Forest Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Rank: #1818.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 73% (Top 1%)
Reading: 78% (Top 1%)
Grades: 6-8
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Rank: #1919.
Wescott Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 81% (Top 1%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Rank: #2020.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Rank: #2121.
Greenbriar Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Rank: #2222.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 76% (Top 1%)
Reading: 71% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
1370 N Riverwoods Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 72% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
5850 Laurel Ave
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 579-6886
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Hough Street Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
310 S Hough St
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 381-1108
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
Math: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-5
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Rank: #2828.
Kennedy Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Rank: #2929.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 78% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: 4-8
525 Sunset Ridge Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Rank: #3030.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 73% (Top 5%)
Grades: 3-5
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Rank: #3131.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 70% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
615 W Kemper Pl
Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 534-5720
Rank: #3232.
Northbrook Junior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 67% (Top 5%)
Reading: 75% (Top 5%)
Grades: 6-8
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Iles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 75% (Top 1%)
Reading: 68% (Top 5%)
Grades: 1-8
1700 S 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3226
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Romona Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 69% (Top 5%)
Reading: 72% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-4
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Rank: #3535.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-8
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
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