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The highest-performing public K-12 schools by test proficiency in Illinois

This ranking covers the highest-performing public K-12 schools by test proficiency in Illinois, drawn from 3 qualifying public K-12 schools. Horizon Science Acad-Belmont leads the list at 35.5%, against a median of 12.8% across the ranked schools.

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Schools ranked
3
Illinois
Top % Proficient
35.5%
Median % Proficient
12.8%
HIGHEST PROFICIENCY · ILLINOIS
#SchoolCityDistrictLevel% FRLStudents% Proficient
1Horizon Science Acad-BelmontChicago, ILHorizon Science Acad-BelmontCombined84.3%78535.5%
2CICS - Longwood CampusChicago, ILChicago Public Schools Dist 299Combined86.1%1,13712.8%
3Edwin A Lee Elementary SchoolSpringfield, ILSpringfield SD 186Combined87.7%20412.7%
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