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Parent: I have 2 students in the Middle School at this point in time. I was nervous when I realized that Middle School is from 5th to 8th grade in this school. My concerns were quickly eliminated as I have found everyone to have a sincere interest in the well being of the students. Teachers have actually taken the time to write (via snail mail) to my children to congratulate and/or encourage them on activities and assignments. The culture within the school is excellent, and I believe is a direct reflection of the vision the Principal has for the School. He is passionate about what he does and is a great role model for the students. The TICDA (Today I Can Do Anything) initiative that was put in place last year seems to be paying dividends. This school is preparing students for High School and beyond...Read 1 Review
#118 Best Public Middle Schools in Illinois.
Blue checkmark.
Somonauk Community Unit School District No. 432, IL,
5-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I have 2 students in the Middle School at this point in time. I was nervous when I realized that Middle School is from 5th to 8th grade in this school. My concerns were quickly eliminated as I have....
I have 2 students in the Middle School at this point in time. I was nervous when I realized that Middle School is from 5th to 8th grade in this school. My concerns were quickly eliminated as I have....
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 226,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
Niche User: Staff genuinely interested in making kids greatRead 1 Review
#432 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Sandwich Community Unit School District No. 430, IL,
PK, K-3,
Featured Review: Niche User says Staff genuinely interested in making kids great.
Staff genuinely interested in making kids great.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 178,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
#227 Best Public Middle Schools in Illinois.
Hinckley Big Rock Community Unit School District No. 429, IL,
6-8,
Students: 177,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Alum: Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these opportunities, I flourished academically, athletically, and personally. I built a strong college resume and got into a great college!...Read 38 Reviews
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
6-12,
38 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these....
Like some other alums have mentioned, Saint Anselm’s changed my life, giving me the chance to build confidence in myself, explore my interests, and form strong relationships. With these....
Read 38 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 256,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
#513 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
PK, K-4,
Students: 304,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Senior: I’ve had an amazing four years here! ACC has provided me with the help and support I need to advance my knowledge and experiences for the future. The support system here is amazing. The faculty and staff work tirelessly to help and challenge students. I believe this is why our community is filled with hardworking and respectable individuals. Athletics and extra curricular are also important to the student body. The clubs and teams are very inclusive as well as competitive. A couple things that I love about ACC personally do the block schedule as well as the small class sizes. I’ve had an amazing time making memories for four years here and I’m glad to call ACC a home away from home!...Read 149 Reviews
#101 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
AURORA, IL,
9-12,
149 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I’ve had an amazing four years here! ACC has provided me with the help and support I need to advance my knowledge and experiences for the future. The support system here is amazing. The faculty and....
I’ve had an amazing four years here! ACC has provided me with the help and support I need to advance my knowledge and experiences for the future. The support system here is amazing. The faculty and....
Read 149 reviews.
Students: 600,
#532 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 350,
Freshman: Even though I am only a freshman, and this year has been anything but normal. Hinckley-Big Rock has made this year seem more like normal. Such as changing sports and such to make them available even during COVID, and making lunches for kids to take home during the weekend...Read 36 Reviews
#208 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
36 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Even though I am only a freshman, and this year has been anything but normal. Hinckley-Big Rock has made this year seem more like normal. Such as changing sports and such to make them available even....
Even though I am only a freshman, and this year has been anything but normal. Hinckley-Big Rock has made this year seem more like normal. Such as changing sports and such to make them available even....
Read 36 reviews.
Students: 190,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
#699 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Students: 269,
Alum: Parkview Christian Academy is the school from which I have graduated. I attended the school for my two final years of high school and transferring was one of the best decisions of my life. The academics were relatable and relevant to life as well as they prepared me for college. The courses and assignments are designed to make the shock of attending college minimal. The teachers are extremely personal and always seeking the best interest of the students. The student to teacher ratio is very beneficial and help the students to get the most out of their classes. There are many resources and opportunities provided by Parkview. Through the school, I was able to travel to Haiti to serve the orphans and people. That experience has shaped my life and many other of my classmates' as well. Parkview provides an above average education and high school experience for any student that attends...Read 5 Reviews
#118 Best Private High Schools in Illinois.
YORKVILLE, IL,
PK, K-12,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Parkview Christian Academy is the school from which I have graduated. I attended the school for my two final years of high school and transferring was one of the best decisions of my life. The....
Parkview Christian Academy is the school from which I have graduated. I attended the school for my two final years of high school and transferring was one of the best decisions of my life. The....
Read 5 reviews.
Students: 325,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
#826 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
K-3,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 202,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
#829 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Indian Creek Community Unit School District No. 425, IL,
Students: 280,
Parent: Great staff, excellent teachers , welcoming office staff, the staff here really care about students needs.Read 1 Review
#932 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302, IL,
Featured Review: Parent says Great staff, excellent teachers , welcoming office staff, the staff here really care about students needs..
Great staff, excellent teachers , welcoming office staff, the staff here really care about students needs..
Students: 519,
#999 Best Public Elementary Schools in Illinois.
4-5,
Students: 285,
Senior: I quite like my school. Teachers that take an active interest in students' lives aren't a rare occurrence here; I'm positive that if I told all of my teachers that I was doing something exciting over the weekend, they'd all follow up the following Monday to ask me how it went. The classes are good, but I feel that the courses offered are a little lacking. I'd like to have taken more AP classes through the school, but only five are offered. In addition to that, I wish there were more performing arts classes or classes involving music. We only gained a back a choir a few years ago, and without that there was only Band. Students here are becoming less motivated to stay involved, but there's a decent sized group of people trying to keep certain clubs and activities afloat. Even through the pandemic I've enjoyed my time here, and I'll be sad to leave once I graduate...Read 64 Reviews
#326 Best Public High Schools in Illinois.
64 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I quite like my school. Teachers that take an active interest in students' lives aren't a rare occurrence here; I'm positive that if I told all of my teachers that I was doing something exciting over....
I quite like my school. Teachers that take an active interest in students' lives aren't a rare occurrence here; I'm positive that if I told all of my teachers that I was doing something exciting over....
Read 64 reviews.
Students: 276,
Parent: NAFTA is a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It makes trading easier and cheaper between the countries. NAFTA was founded in 1994 by U.S. President George H. W. BushRead 2 Reviews
#546 Best Public Middle Schools in Illinois.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says NAFTA is a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It makes trading easier and cheaper between the countries. NAFTA was founded in 1994 by U.S. President George H. W. Bush.
NAFTA is a trade agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It makes trading easier and cheaper between the countries. NAFTA was founded in 1994 by U.S. President George H. W. Bush.
Read 2 reviews.
Students: 1,064,
#547 Best Public Middle Schools in Illinois.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Students: 203,
Senior: Personally, being part of such a tight-knit community has played a major role in my development as a leader in the community and has set me up in a tremendous position to succeed later on in life. Teachers never fail to let students know that if they ever need help somebody will be there to help them. I have created many strong bonds with the faculty and know that if I ever need a recommendation letter, that someone is more than willing to write one. This has allowed me to flourish in the classroom and has given me a direct path into my future. Go Indians!...Read 117 Reviews
117 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Personally, being part of such a tight-knit community has played a major role in my development as a leader in the community and has set me up in a tremendous position to succeed later on in life.....
Personally, being part of such a tight-knit community has played a major role in my development as a leader in the community and has set me up in a tremendous position to succeed later on in life.....
Read 117 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 603,
Students: 399,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Alum: My experience at Indian Creek High School was a very good one. It was encouraged to be involved in a lot of activities, making it easy to catch up when I got to college. Their award-winning educational system was challenging but fair. I see room for improvement in their facilities, but that is to be anticipated in a rural area. There could also be more involvement with arts programs...Read 61 Reviews
61 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says My experience at Indian Creek High School was a very good one. It was encouraged to be involved in a lot of activities, making it easy to catch up when I got to college. Their award-winning....
My experience at Indian Creek High School was a very good one. It was encouraged to be involved in a lot of activities, making it easy to catch up when I got to college. Their award-winning....
Read 61 reviews.
Students: 242,
PLANO, IL,
PK, K-8,
Students: 200,
SYCAMORE, IL,
Students: 195,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
DEKALB, IL,
Students: 183,
Students: 163,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
Students: 85,
SOMONAUK, IL,
Students: 70,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Senior: I truly enjoy the community and culture at IMSA. Students are like-minded and academically driven toward higher education and accomplishments. Staff and teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful, willing to go the extra mile for all students...If I could change anything about IMSA it would be to improve better inclusion of teacher preparation for student extended so that academic workload is better balanced. Additionally, I would like to make certain social programs optional as they can interfere with vital study time...Read 344 Reviews
Public School,
10-12,
344 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I truly enjoy the community and culture at IMSA. Students are like-minded and academically driven toward higher education and accomplishments. Staff and teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful,...If I could change anything about IMSA it would be to improve better inclusion of teacher preparation for student extended so that academic workload is better balanced. Additionally, I would like to....
I truly enjoy the community and culture at IMSA. Students are like-minded and academically driven toward higher education and accomplishments. Staff and teachers are very knowledgeable and helpful,...If I could change anything about IMSA it would be to improve better inclusion of teacher preparation for student extended so that academic workload is better balanced. Additionally, I would like to....
Read 344 reviews.
Students: 631,
Parent: I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone the extra mile to catch him up without making him feel bad (or even letting on that he's behind). Really love that he has access to learning resource specialists and the school counselor. Can't speak to athletics as he's more of a CS nerd (and the program is amazing btw!), but I understand they are stellar if that's your kids' thing. As with all private schools, I wish it were more diverse, but the school does a good job being intentional about diversity and inclusion so kids are aware and prepared to interact with people of all backgrounds and cultures, even if they don't see a lot on a daily basis...Read 67 Reviews
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA,
67 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone....
I can't say enough good things about the teachers at St. Anne's-Belfield. My child lost a lot of ground learning virtually in public school during the pandemic. His teachers at St. Anne's have gone....
Read 67 reviews.
Students: 882,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,