Best Schools in DeKalb County, IL
DeKalb County, IL has 68 public schools (15 high, 14 middle, 37 elementary) serving 31,066 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeKalb County, IL
The top high schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
2. Leland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leland Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
3. Sycamore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
4. Hampshire High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1938 Students
5. Kaneland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
6. Somonauk High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 238 Students
7. Sandwich Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
8. Genoa-kingston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 509 Students
9. Hinckley-big Rock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
10. Rochelle Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeKalb County, IL
The top middle schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 799 Students
2. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 8 • 406 Students
3. Somonauk Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Somonauk Cusd 432 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 233 Students
4. Kaneland Harter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
5. Hinckley-big Rock Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 152 Students
6. Genoa-kingston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Genoa Kingston Cusd 424 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 353 Students
7. Sycamore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
8. Sandwich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
9. Paw Paw Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
10. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeKalb County, IL
The top elementary schools in DeKalb County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 221 Students
2. Eswood C C Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eswood Ccsd 269 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 Students
3. Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
4. Prairie View Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 197 Students
5. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
6. Howard B Thomas Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 603 Students
7. Creston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students
8. North Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
9. Southeast Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
10. Steward Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steward Esd 220 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 70 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.
Questions About Schools in DeKalb County, IL
How many schools are in DeKalb County, IL?
DeKalb County, IL has 68 public schools: 15 high schools, 14 middle schools and 37 elementary schools, serving 31,066 students in total.
How do schools in DeKalb County perform on state tests?
On average, 68 schools in DeKalb County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in DeKalb County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeKalb County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Dekalb County
12 places in Dekalb County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Dekalb (9)
- Sycamore (7)
- Sandwich (6)
- Genoa (3)
- Somonauk (3)
- Hinckley (2)
- Shabbona (2)
- Cortland (1)
- Kingston (1)
- Kirkland (1)
- Malta (1)
- Waterman (1)
School districts (7)
- DeKalb CUSD 428 (12 schools)
- Sycamore CUSD 427 (7 schools)
- Sandwich CUSD 430 (6 schools)
- Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 (4 schools)
- Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 (3 schools)
- Indian Creek CUSD 425 (3 schools)
- Somonauk CUSD 432 (3 schools)