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Best Schools · Illinois · Highest proficiency

Illinois public schools by raw proficiency

The traditional ranking: Illinois public schools by combined math + reading proficiency on the state assessment. Best read alongside the BeatsExpectations ranking, which controls for student poverty.

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ILLINOIS · HIGHEST PROFICIENCY
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
201Wilder-Waite Grade SchoolPeoriaDunlap CUSD 323Elementary24.5%40468.5%
202Springman Middle SchoolGlenviewGlenview CCSD 34Middle26.8%81168.5%
203Scott Elem SchoolScott Air Force BaseMascoutah CUD 19Elementary25.2%85268.5%
204Williamsfield Elem SchoolWilliamsfieldWilliamsfield CUSD 210Elementary32.8%12868.5%
205Dunlap High SchoolDunlapDunlap CUSD 323High18.5%1,42068.3%
206Bentley Elem SchoolNew LenoxNew Lenox SD 122Middle16.8%38068.3%
207Iroquois Community SchoolDes PlainesCCSD 62Elementary28.2%41168.2%
208Oak Park & River Forest High SchOak ParkOak Park - River Forest SD 200High18.1%3,30768.2%
209Dunlap Valley Middle SchoolDunlapDunlap CUSD 323Middle22.3%54668.2%
210Willowbrook Middle SchoolSouth BeloitPrairie Hill CCSD 133Middle15.8%34868.1%
211Dryden Elem SchoolArlington HeightsArlington Heights SD 25Elementary21.1%52168.0%
212Neponset Grade SchoolNeponsetKewanee CUSD 229Elementary73.0%13768.0%
213Edison Middle SchoolWheatonCUSD 200Middle21.1%63568.0%
214Delores Moye Elem SchoolO FallonO Fallon CCSD 90Elementary24.9%59567.9%
215Irving Elem SchoolOak ParkOak Park ESD 97Elementary21.2%50967.8%
216Williamsville Jr High SchoolWilliamsvilleWilliamsville CUSD 15Middle18.0%44467.8%
217Somonauk Middle SchoolSomonaukSomonauk CUSD 432Middle38.6%24967.7%
218Wasco Elem SchoolWascoSt Charles CUSD 303Elementary13.3%46667.7%
219Healy Elem SchoolChicagoChicago Public Schools Dist 299Elementary79.2%1,19467.7%
220Fred Rodgers Magnet AcadAuroraAurora East USD 131Middle54.6%28467.6%
221St Joseph Elem SchoolSaint JosephSt Joseph CCSD 169Elementary19.6%42367.6%
222Eastview Elem SchoolAlgonquinCUSD 300Elementary51.6%40167.5%
223Lily Lake Grade SchoolMaple ParkCentral CUSD 301Elementary24.0%27567.5%
224Coal City Middle SchoolCoal CityCoal City CUSD 1Middle31.1%45467.5%
225Iuka Comm Cons SchoolIukaIuka CCSD 7Elementary57.1%23167.5%
226Emerson Elem SchoolWheatonCUSD 200Elementary30.4%26367.5%
227Westmont High SchoolWestmontCUSD 201High38.5%39567.4%
228Eagle Pointe Elementary SchoolPlainfieldPlainfield SD 202Elementary30.1%59467.4%
229Pleasant Hill Elem SchoolPalatinePalatine CCSD 15Elementary6.4%43567.3%
230Washington Middle SchoolWashingtonWashington SD 52Middle24.9%37867.3%
231Marion Jordan Elem SchoolPalatinePalatine CCSD 15Elementary9.7%50367.3%
232Millstadt Consolidated SchoolMillstadtMillstadt CCSD 160Middle21.6%45367.3%
233Mokena Jr High SchoolMokenaMokena SD 159Middle16.9%50267.2%
234Lakeview Jr High SchoolDowners GroveCenter Cass SD 66Middle17.9%34067.2%
235Leggee Elementary SchoolHuntleyHuntley Comm Sch Dist 158Elementary17.7%87767.2%
236J Emmett Hinchcliffe Sr Elem SchO FallonO Fallon CCSD 90Elementary19.7%45267.2%
237Reba O Steck Elementary SchoolAuroraIndian Prairie CUSD 204Elementary14.3%66967.2%
238Country Trails ElemElginCentral CUSD 301Elementary17.6%75167.0%
239Prairie Knolls Middle SchElginCentral CUSD 301Middle16.8%77067.0%
240Wingate Elementary SchoolShilohMascoutah CUD 19Elementary16.5%42467.0%
241Spring Hills Elem SchoolRoselleRoselle SD 12Elementary30.4%47767.0%
242William Beye Elem SchoolOak ParkOak Park ESD 97Elementary17.6%39767.0%
243Heritage Grove Middle SchoolPlainfieldPlainfield SD 202Middle23.3%84167.0%
244Mahomet-Seymour Jr High SchoolMahometMahomet-Seymour CUSD 3Middle23.3%81267.0%
245Cambridge Comm Grade SchoolCambridgeCambridge CUSD 227Elementary45.5%22266.9%
246Dr Julian Rogus SchoolFrankfortSummit Hill SD 161Elementary23.0%65366.9%
247Still Middle SchoolAuroraIndian Prairie CUSD 204Middle18.8%70966.9%
248Wolfs Crossing Elem SchoolAuroraCUSD 308Elementary27.5%41466.8%
249Estelle Kampmeyer Elem SchoolO FallonO Fallon CCSD 90Elementary25.8%46566.8%
250Monroe Middle SchoolWheatonCUSD 200Middle34.1%71666.8%
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