For the 2025-26 school year, there are 963 top school districts in Illinois, serving 1,881,779 students.
The most diverse district is Skokie School District 69, with a diversity score of 0.76.
The largest school district is Chicago Public Schools District 299, serving 322,575 students.
The highest graduation rate school district is Geneseo Community Unit School District 228, with 98% graduation rate.
Top Illinois School Districts (2025-26)
School District
# Students
Diversity Score
Graduation %
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