For the 2025 school year, there are 158 public schools serving 88,631 students in Kane County, IL (there are , serving 8,704 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Kane County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Kane County, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Gr: 10-12 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Mades-johnstone Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #7 - 117. - 11.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1212.
Fabyan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1313.
Corron Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1515.
Central Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44w303 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6000
Gr: 8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Hoover Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1640 Wagner Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Geneva Community High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
416 Mckinley Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,645 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2020.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2121.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Heartland Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2222.
St. Charles North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2323.
Mill Creek School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
H C Storm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 N Van Nortwick Ave
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2525.
Louise White Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2727.
St. Charles East High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2828.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2929.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3030.
Batavia Sr High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3131.
Richmond Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #3232.
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #3333.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3434.
Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44w625 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,473 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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Kane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kane County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Kane County, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kane County?
158 public schools are located in Kane County.
What percentage of students in Kane County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Kane County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Kane County include: Geneva Middle Sch North vs. Geneva Middle Sch South, Geneva Middle Sch South vs. Geneva Middle Sch North, Wredling Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School
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