New Study Names Illinois’ Very Best Elementary Schools

You can't say all, but I think it's a fairly safe assumption that most of the Illinois parents with school-age children really want, and will work extra hard, to get their kid(s) into the absolute best school that they can find and/or afford.

Many parents who've been unable to accomplish that feat will consider moving to someplace that they know features quality schools, while others who may not have that option available have opted for, or are considering home schooling.

The good news is that not all of Illinois' best-rated elementary schools are confined to Chicago and the Chicagoland region (although most are), and a Rockford-area elementary school is on the list once again this year for being one of the best in our state.

Let's Take A Look At The Criteria That Was Used To Come Up With The Rankings For Illinois' Best Elementary Schools

U.S. News & World Report's researchers analyzed 105,093 pre-K, elementary and middle schools, and also based their rankings on information from the U.S. Department of Education and on state assessments of students who were proficient or above proficient in math and reading/language arts, while also factoring in student backgrounds along with their achievements in core subjects. Student-teacher ratios were applied to break ties.

So, let's get to it.

Here are the top ten elementary schools in Illinois, based upon the U.S. News & World Report Study:

• Edison Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
• Oak Elementary School, Hinsdale
• Meadow Glens Elementary School, Naperville
• Lenart Elementary Regional Gifted Center, Chicago
• Brook Forest Elementary School, Oak Brook
• Elm Elementary School, Burr Ridge
• Forest Hills Elementary School, Western Springs
• The Lane Elementary School, Hinsdale
• Eisenhower Academy, Joliet
• Thurgood Marshall Elementary, Rockford

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In total, U.S. News analyzed 105,093 pre-K, elementary and middle schools across the country.

Each Illinois school received a score between 0 and 100, showing how it performed compared to others statewide.

To put that into perspective: if a school scored 55.00, it means it outperformed 55% of schools in Illinois but still fell behind 45%.