2024 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Barbara B. Rose Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Excellent staff both in the classroom and the front office. The school nurse, music, art and PE staff are outstanding..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 397,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

The Joseph Sears School

Public School,

KENILWORTH, IL,

PK, K-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 469,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Grove Avenue Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says We’ve been a part of the Barrington community for 5 years now and love the public school community at Grove. The teachers are highly engaged and did an exceptional job navigating the uncertainty of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 497,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Shabonee School

Northbrook Elementary School District No. 27, IL,

3-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 449,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Meadow Glens Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says While we have limited experience at Meadow Glens with this being the first year, so far we really like the school. Our daughter is in the PI+ program and while quite challenging, she has learned so....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 477,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Graham Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 290,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Mill Street Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I went to this school for 5 years of my life and the teachers and faculty there made sure that those 5 years were enjoyable and fun but still educational and I am thankful for that. The only downside....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 589,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Hough Street Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both my daughter's have attended this school. I can not imagine a school who cares more about their students well being..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 290,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Ellsworth Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 241,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Bannockburn School

Public School,

BANNOCKBURN, IL,

PK, K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Fantastic school. The administration does a fabulous job with cultivating an inclusive community. Teachers are kind and incredibly responsive when there are questions. There is no school in the area....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 153,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Highlands Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

PK, K-5,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Middle school student says The Best school experience iv'e ever had best teachers and learning environment they take things seriously but also joke around a little bit when seem fit.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 501,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Roslyn Road Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says Roslyn is an excellent school with excellent teachers! I used to go there but now I’m in middle school, but my sister still goes there and also says it’s amazing.

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 448,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

River Woods Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says River Woods is a good school in a good school district. They didn't have the best food but overall it was a good school. I suggest you bring your lunch..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 493,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Robert Clow Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says My children love(d) attending Clow. The district is considering closing it down. This is a terrible idea. Clow is the heart of the community. There is a proposal to close it, with no proposal as to what it will be repurposed as. I question this hard core..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 346,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Thomas Metcalf School

Isu Laboratory Schools, IL,

PK, K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says there are mice in the walls and there are water snakes in the toilet once i found a nest of mice and baby mice in the toilet stalls and the boys always try to hit on me cause i look so beautiful.....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 391,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Owen Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 502,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Union Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

JOLIET, IL,

PK, K-8,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Over the past few years, Union School has gone from one of the worst schools in Will County to one of the best. Their test scores are way up, the students receive every opportunity, and the taxpayers....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 114,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Spring Brook Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Spring Brook Elementary School have a great veteran staff who are always on the cutting edge of education..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 560,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Steeple Run Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says Every single year I was there, I had excellent teachers, who always supported me, the learning experience was excellent and there were many honor students. It is a very diverse school, and we even...There is also a dual language program which I was in, all the teachers were so helpful and it was overall a great experience to learn Spanish and was great for my friends who’s first languages were....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 608,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Willowbrook Elementary School

Northbrook-Glenview School District No. 30, IL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 349,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Patterson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.

Featured Review: Works Here says Outstanding school climate for students, parents, and staff. Focus on both academics and social-emotional needs. Involved PTA, caring administration, and talented, dedicated staff. An amazing....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 466,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

The Lane Elementary School

Community Consolidated School District 181, IL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 324,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Oliver Julian Kendall Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 410,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

Ranch View Elementary School

Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Nice school with a lot of nice teachers. My child had good experiences here.A good percentage of the families come from neighboring Lisle, which is fine. However, there are challenges in not everyone being from the same neighborhood/area. One challenge is that it is...Great facilities and great families at this school overall..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 562,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#25 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.

White Eagle Elementary School

Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204, IL,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says This is one of the best schools ever. We barely get homework, the teachers are super friendly, and the quality and the way we are treated is amazing..

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,