Best Schools in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County, IL has a total of 71 schools including 20 high schools, 19 middle schools and 32 elementary schools. A total of 29,513 students attend DeKalb County, IL schools. On average, schools in DeKalb County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in DeKalb County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County, IL has 20 high schools with 11,084 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in DeKalb County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DeKalb County don't meet expectations.
1. Central High School
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
2. Kaneland Senior High School
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Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
3. Hinckley-big Rock High School
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
4. Sycamore High School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
5. Indian Creek High School
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Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
6. Sandwich Community High School
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
7. Leland High School
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Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
8. Dekalb High School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students
9. Somonauk High School
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Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
10. Genoa-kingston High School
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Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County, IL has 19 middle schools with 8,042 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in DeKalb County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DeKalb County don't meet expectations.
1. Somonauk Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
2. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 799 Students
3. Genoa-kingston Middle School
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Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
4. Hinckley-big Rock Middle Sch
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
5. Sandwich Middle School
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
6. Kaneland Harter Middle School
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Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
7. Sycamore Middle School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
8. Indian Creek Middle School
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Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
9. Hampshire Middle School
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Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
10. Huntley Middle School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County, IL has 32 elementary schools with 10,387 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in DeKalb County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DeKalb County don't meet expectations.
1. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
2. Prairie View Elem School
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 197 Students
3. W W Woodbury Elem School
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Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 213 Students
4. North Grove Elementary School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
5. Creston Elem School
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Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
6. Southeast Elem School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
7. North Elementary School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 263 Students
8. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
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Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
9. Eswood C C Grade School
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Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
10. Howard B Thomas Grade School
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Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in DeKalb County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeKalb County, IL has a total population of 100,420 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeKalb County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DeKalb County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeKalb County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeKalb County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit DeKalb County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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