Best Schools in St. Charles, IL
St. Charles, IL has 25 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 14 elementary) serving 21,059 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in St. Charles greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Charles, IL
The top high schools in St. Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Charles North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1929 Students
2. Geneva Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1656 Students
3. St Charles East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students
4. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
5. South Elgin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2844 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Charles, IL
The top middle schools in St. Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Geneva Middle Sch North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
2. Wredling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1375 Students
3. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 799 Students
4. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 8 • 406 Students
5. Thompson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1267 Students
6. Kenyon Woods Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 905 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Charles, IL
The top elementary schools in St. Charles, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell-graham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
2. Wild Rose Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
3. Ferson Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 589 Students
4. Norton Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
5. Lily Lake Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. Wasco Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
7. Davis Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
8. Munhall Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
9. Wayne Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 348 Students
10. Mill Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Geneva Cusd 304 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 408 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Charles, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Charles, IL has a total population of 42,557 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Charles, 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 St. Charles, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.42 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.74 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Charles, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Charles, 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 St. Charles, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Charles, IL
How many schools are in St. Charles, IL?
St. Charles, IL has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 21,059 students in total.
How do schools in St. Charles perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in St. Charles score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in St. Charles greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Charles?
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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