In a recent evaluation by U.S. News & World Report, Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center in Chicago has been recognized as the top public elementary school in Illinois. This ranking for the year 2025 draws upon data publicly accessible through the U.S. Department of Education, specifically targeting schools that serve students from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Here are the top ten public elementary schools in Illinois:
1. Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
2. Oak Elementary School, Hinsdale
3. Meadow Glens Elementary School, Naperville
4. Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
5. Brook Forest Elementary School, Oak Brook
6. Elm Elementary School, Burr Ridge
7. Forest Hills Elementary School, Western Springs
8. The Lane Elementary School, Hinsdale
9. Eisenhower Academy, Joliet
10. Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Rockford
The criteria behind these rankings included examining state assessment scores, especially focusing on math and reading/language arts. Furthermore, the analysis took into account the backgrounds of students and their accomplishments in essential subjects. In instances where schools had the same scores, the student-teacher ratio was used to distinguish between them.
As expressed by LaMont Jones, managing editor for Education at U.S. News, these rankings serve as an invaluable tool for parents. They highlight the schools’ effectiveness in delivering high-quality education and preparing students for future success. The findings aim to provide insights into how schools are performing and help guide parents in making informed decisions regarding their children’s education.
