Best Public High Schools in Dekalb, IL (2025-26)

Best Dekalb Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 2,070 students in Dekalb, IL.

The top ranked public high school in Dekalb, IL is Dekalb High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dekalb, IL public high school have an score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Dekalb, IL public high school have a of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Dekalb High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 64% 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 Dekalb, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dekalb High School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
:

Bottom 50%

501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100

Gr: 9-12 | 2,070 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dekalb, Illinois

Dekalb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Chesebro Elementary School (Closed 2012)

900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320

Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Clinton Rosette Middle School (Closed 2021)

650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324

Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Kecol High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb, IL include Dekalb High School.

How many public high schools are located in Dekalb?

1 public high schools are located in Dekalb.

What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb?

Dekalb public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).