For the 2025 school year, there are 223 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 98,075 students in Illinois.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Illinois are Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Brook Forest Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illinois blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Illinois (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4929 N Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-0540
Grades: K-8
| 265 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Brook Forest Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
60 Regent Dr
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 325-6888
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thurgood Marshall School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4664 N Rockton Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 490-5400
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
950 S Oak St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Decatur Classical Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7030 N Sacramento Ave
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 534-2201
Grades: K-8
| 329 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Skinner North Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Chicago, IL 60610
(773) 534-8500
Grades: K-8
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Elm Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #88.
Prospect Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
130 N Prospect Ave
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Clarendon Hills, IL 60514
(630) 861-4400
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #1010.
The Lane Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 N Elm St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4500
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1111.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #1212.
Hickory Creek Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 951 students
Rank: #1313.
Madison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
611 S Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4100
Grades: K-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1414.
Wescott Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1820 Western Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-4660
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Bannockburn School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2165 Telegraph Rd
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Deerfield, IL 60015
(847) 945-5900
Grades: K-8
| 170 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Daniel Wright Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1370 N Riverwoods Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 295-1560
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Greenbriar Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2195 Cherry Ln
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7950
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8101 S La Salle St
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Chicago, IL 60620
(773) 535-0040
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #1919.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #2020.
Barbara B Rose Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
61 W Penny Rd
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Barrington, IL 60010
(847) 844-1200
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Monroe Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
210 N Madison St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 861-4200
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Romona Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Romona Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6400
Grades: PK-4
| 479 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Grades: K-4
| 363 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Northbrook Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1475 Maple Ave
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498-7920
Grades: 6-8
| 649 students
Rank: #2525.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1530 Brandywyn Ln
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 634-3144
Grades: 1-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2626.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2727.
Half Day School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
239 Olde Half Day Rd
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-6463
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 634-6463
Grades: 3-5
| 613 students
Rank: #2828.
Chelsea Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Grades: 3-5
| 889 students
Rank: #2929.
Kennedy Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #3030.
Wood Oaks Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Sanders Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 451 students
Rank: #3131.
Hawthorne Elementary Scholastic Academy
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3319 N Clifton Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 534-5550
Grades: K-8
| 616 students
Rank: #3232.
Earl Pritchett School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Horatio Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 353-5706
Grades: K-3
| 471 students
Rank: #3333.
Copeland Manor Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 7th Ave
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0240
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362-0240
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #3434.
Tri-valley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
409 E Washington St
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Downs, IL 61736
(309) 378-2031
Grades: PK-3
| 310 students
Rank: #3535.
Dunlap Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Illinois?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Illinois include Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Brook Forest Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Illinois?
223 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Illinois.
What is the racial composition of students in Illinois?
Illinois blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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