For the 2025 school year, there are 116 public elementary schools serving 53,736 students in Kane County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kane County, IL are Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kane County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kane County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,282 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #88.
Fabyan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Corron Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1010.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Hoover Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1640 Wagner Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1313.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 777 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 552 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3300 Heartland Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Gr: K-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Mill Creek School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
H C Storm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 N Van Nortwick Ave
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Louise White Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Gr: K-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2020.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2121.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Richmond Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: 3-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Gr: K-5 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2424.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2525.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2626.
Alice Gustafson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 Carlisle Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gilberts Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
729 Paper Bark Ln
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 706 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2929.
Dundee Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 S 5th St
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #3030.
J B Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
334 William Wood Ln
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8400
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8400
Gr: K-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3131.
Geneva Middle Sch South
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #3232.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Sam Rotolo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 S Raddant Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8700
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Show 81 more public schools in Kane County, IL (out of 116 total schools)
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Kane County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3400
Gr: 9-12
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
420 May St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5192
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 996 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Illinois Youth Ctr-valley View (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
4450 Lincoln Hwy
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
New Directions Program (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kane County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kane County, IL include Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kane County?
116 public elementary schools are located in Kane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kane County?
Kane County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Kane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kane County include: Geneva Middle Sch North vs. Geneva Middle Sch South, Geneva Middle Sch South vs. Geneva Middle Sch North, Wredling Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School
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