For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,240 students in Saint Charles, IL (there are , serving 941 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, 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.
Saint Charles, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Charles, IL (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.
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: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mades-johnstone Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4858
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northeast Academy East
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
St. Charles North High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,902 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
St. Charles East High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,984 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Gr: K-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Ctr - St Charles
Alternative School
3825 Campton Hills Dr
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 584-0506
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-valley Satellite Classes
Special Education School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Rank: n/an/a
Mid-valley Transition Program
Special Education School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Rank: n/an/a
Northeast Academy North
Alternative School
201 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2000
Gr: 9-12
Saint Charles, Illinois 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%
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 schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Charles, IL include Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Saint Charles?
22 public schools are located in Saint Charles.
What percentage of students in Saint Charles go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Saint Charles are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saint Charles include: Wredling Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School, St. Charles East High School vs. St. Charles North High School, Thompson Middle School vs. Wredling Middle School
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