1,618

Best Schools in Cook County, IL

  • Sorrick Elementary School
    Sorrick Elementary School
    Sorrick Elementary School
    /8

    Sorrick Elementary School

    7825 W 103rd St, Palos Hills, IL 60465

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st

    • A-
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      470

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      18:1

    Sorrick Elementary School
  • St. Monica Academy
    St. Monica Academy
    St. Monica Academy
    /7

    St. Monica Academy

    5115 N Mont Clare Ave, Chicago, IL 60656

    Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th

    • A-
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      311

    • Tuition

      $6,200

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      22:1

    • Avg. Review Score

      4.2

    St. Monica Academy
  • The Carleton W. Washburne School
    The Carleton W. Washburne School
    The Carleton W. Washburne School
    /8

    The Carleton W. Washburne School

    515 Hibbard Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093

    Public Middle School 7th to 8th

    • A
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      377

    • Math Proficiency

      75%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      9:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      61%

    The Carleton W. Washburne School
  • The Skokie School
    The Skokie School
    The Skokie School
    /8

    The Skokie School

    520 Glendale Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093

    Public Elementary School 5th to 6th

    • A
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      348

    • Math Proficiency

      60%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      9:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      69%

    The Skokie School
  • Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
    /7

    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

    3805 Winston Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      394

    • Math Proficiency

      52%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      42%

    Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
  • Valeo Academy
    Valeo Academy
    Valeo Academy
    /8

    Valeo Academy

    2500 Beverly Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

    Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th

    • A-
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      104

    • Tuition

      $8,000

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      9:1

    • Avg. Review Score

      4.2

    Valeo Academy
  • Westmoor Elementary School
    Westmoor Elementary School
    Westmoor Elementary School
    /4

    Westmoor Elementary School

    2500 Cherry Ln, Northbrook, IL 60062

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th

    • A
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      434

    • Math Proficiency

      77%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      10:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      77%

    Westmoor Elementary School
  • Wilmette Junior High School
    Wilmette Junior High School
    Wilmette Junior High School
    /8

    Wilmette Junior High School

    620 Locust Rd, Wilmette, IL 60091

    Public Middle School 7th to 8th

    • A
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      892

    • Math Proficiency

      57%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      12:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      63%

    Wilmette Junior High School
  • Winston Campus Elementary School
    Winston Campus Elementary School
    Winston Campus Elementary School
    /9

    Winston Campus Elementary School

    900 E Palatine Rd, Palatine, IL 60074

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade

    • Students

      465

    • Math Proficiency

      42%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      8:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      37%

    Winston Campus Elementary School
  • Fairview Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    /7

    Fairview Elementary School

    300 N Fairview Ave, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

    Public Elementary School 2nd to 5th

    • B+
      Niche Grade
    • 9
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      504

    • Math Proficiency

      35%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      36%

    Fairview Elementary School
  • Jones College Prep High School
    Jones College Prep High School
    Jones College Prep High School
    /9

    Jones College Prep High School

    700 S State St, Chicago, IL 60605

    Public High School 9th to 12th

    • A+
      Niche Grade
    • 7
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      1,909

    • SAT Overall Score

      1320

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      17:1

    • ACT Overall Score

      30

    Jones College Prep High School
  • Lions Park Elementary School
    Lions Park Elementary School
    Lions Park Elementary School
    /9

    Lions Park Elementary School

    300 E Council Trl, Mount Prospect, IL 60056

    Public Elementary School 2nd to 5th

    • B+
      Niche Grade
    • 9
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      509

    • Math Proficiency

      40%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      43%

    Lions Park Elementary School
  • McDade Elementary Classical School
    McDade Elementary Classical School
    McDade Elementary Classical School
    /7

    McDade Elementary Classical School

    8801 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60619

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • B+
      Niche Grade
    • 9
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      192

    • Math Proficiency

      44.5%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      20:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      67%

    McDade Elementary Classical School
  • Mount Greenwood Elementary School
    Mount Greenwood Elementary School
    Mount Greenwood Elementary School
    /8

    Mount Greenwood Elementary School

    10841 S Homan Ave, Chicago, IL 60655

    Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th

    • B+
      Niche Grade
    • 9
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      1,169

    • Math Proficiency

      44%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      18:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      43%

    Mount Greenwood Elementary School
  • Niles North High School
    Niles North High School
    Niles North High School
    /9

    Niles North High School

    9800 Lawler Ave, Skokie, IL 60077

    Public High School 9th to 12th

    • A+
      Niche Grade
    • 7
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      2,062

    • SAT Overall Score

      1220

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • ACT Overall Score

      29

    Niles North High School
  • Stuart R Paddock School
    Stuart R Paddock School
    Stuart R Paddock School
    /6

    Stuart R Paddock School

    225 W Washington St, Palatine, IL 60067

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • B+
      Niche Grade
    • 9
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      567

    • Math Proficiency

      32%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      16:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      30%

    Stuart R Paddock School
  • Adolph Link Elementary School
    Adolph Link Elementary School
    Adolph Link Elementary School
    /7

    Adolph Link Elementary School

    900 W Glenn Trl, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      607

    • Math Proficiency

      40%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      14:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      50%

    Adolph Link Elementary School
  • Central Elementary School
    Central Elementary School
    Central Elementary School
    /7

    Central Elementary School

    1526 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016

    Public Elementary School K to 5th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      282

    • Math Proficiency

      47%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      12:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      52%

    Central Elementary School
  • Churchill Elementary School
    Churchill Elementary School
    Churchill Elementary School
    /7

    Churchill Elementary School

    1520 Jones Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60195

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      579

    • Math Proficiency

      42%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      40%

    Churchill Elementary School
  • Emerson Middle School
    Emerson Middle School
    Emerson Middle School
    /7

    Emerson Middle School

    8101 N Cumberland Ave, Niles, IL 60714

    Public Middle School 6th to 8th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      856

    • Math Proficiency

      39%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      12:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      53%

    Emerson Middle School
  • Everett Dirksen Elementary School
    Everett Dirksen Elementary School
    Everett Dirksen Elementary School
    /7

    Everett Dirksen Elementary School

    116 W Beech Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      527

    • Math Proficiency

      37%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      13:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      47%

    Everett Dirksen Elementary School
  • Fairview Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    Fairview Elementary School
    /7

    Fairview Elementary School

    375 Arizona Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      546

    • Math Proficiency

      47%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      15:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      55%

    Fairview Elementary School
  • Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School
    Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School
    Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School
    /7

    Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School

    4335 Haman Ave, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

    Public Elementary School K to 6th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      564

    • Math Proficiency

      57%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      16:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      49%

    Frank C. Whiteley Elementary School
  • Helen Keller Junior High School
    Helen Keller Junior High School
    Helen Keller Junior High School
    /7

    Helen Keller Junior High School

    820 Bode Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60194

    Public Middle School 7th to 8th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      573

    • Math Proficiency

      34%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      11:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      60%

    Helen Keller Junior High School
  • Henry Winkelman Elementary School
    Henry Winkelman Elementary School
    Henry Winkelman Elementary School
    /3

    Henry Winkelman Elementary School

    1919 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL 60026

    Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th

    • A-
      Niche Grade
    • 8
      GreatSchools

    • Students

      612

    • Math Proficiency

      41%

    • Student Teacher Ratio

      10:1

    • Reading Proficiency

      56%

    Henry Winkelman Elementary School

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Illinois Cook County

Best Schools in Cook County, IL

For families seeking quality education in Cook County, IL, the area offers 1,618 school options including the highly-rated Fairview Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Jones College Prep High School (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 90% math proficiency and 91% reading proficiency. Cook County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.

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