2024 Elementary Schools with the Best Teachers in the Chicago Area

#1 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Heavilin Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 522,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Jerry Ross Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Crown Point Community School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-5,

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

Featured Review: Alum says All of the teachers and students are so nice! My only problem is the lack of extracurriculars we could be a part of. But overall it is a wonderful school with great academics with teachers who truly....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 512,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Solon Robinson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Crown Point Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 542,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Timothy Ball Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Crown Point Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Parent says My son has come so far at Timothy Ball. He also has such a fun time learning, both at home and school. Anything that happens or changes with him, I know immediately. I love that we always have to....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 530,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Parkview Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 228,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Memorial Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools, IN,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Alum says I loved everything about memorial. All of the teachers were so kind and caring and I looked forward to learning and having fun. This is a perfect place to send your kids and ensure that they will be....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 481,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

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,

#8 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

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,

#9 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Jackson Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Duneland School Corporation, IN,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 315,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

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,

#11 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Fairview South School

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

SKOKIE, IL,

PK, K-8,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says The best school and I’m so happy we live here! We feel so welcomed and we have really nice teachers & community in general. All the haters don’t even live here. We have the best teachers &....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 741,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Northview Elementary School

Valparaiso Community Schools, IN,

K-5,

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

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 254,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Lincoln Elementary School

Hanover Community School Corporation, IN,

K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 497,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Porter Lakes Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Porter Township School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-3,

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

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 484,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Forest Hills Elementary School

Western Springs School District No. 101, IL,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 299,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Hubbard Woods Elementary School

Winnetka School District No. 36, IL,

PK, K-4,

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

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 301,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Union Center Elementary School

Union Township School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 402,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#18 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Crow Island Elementary School

Winnetka School District No. 36, IL,

PK, 1-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 328,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,

#19 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Lake Street Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Crown Point Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 734,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#20 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Washington Township Elementary School

East Porter County School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

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

Featured Review: Middle School Student says The diversity and many opportunities to be active while in school. I have attended since kindergarten and all of my teachers remember me. They are always giving kind words of encouragement. The....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 405,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#21 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

George Bibich Elementary School

Lake Central School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 514,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#22 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Spring Avenue Elementary School

LaGrange School District No. 105, IL,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 324,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#23 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

Jane Ball Elementary School

Hanover Community School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-4,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 519,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#24 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

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,

#25 Best Public Elementary School Teachers in Chicago Area.

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,