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Best Public Elementary Schools in Kane County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Kane County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 119 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Lily Lake Grade School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5n720 Il Route 47
Maple Park, IL 60151
(847) 464-6011
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Central School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 E Chicago St
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 888-5340
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
New Beginnings Regnl Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
46 S Gifford St
Elgin, IL 60120
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Oak Ridge School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 Cleveland Ave
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(224) 484-5800
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #99.
Fabyan Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Os350 Grengs Ln
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 444-8600
Gr: K-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Corron Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Gr: K-5 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Williamsburg Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1812 Williamsburg Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3100
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Hoover Wood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1640 Wagner Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Knolls Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
225 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8100
Gr: 6-7 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Heartland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3300 Heartland Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3200
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Mill Creek School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
N900 Brundige Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3400
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1818.
H C Storm Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 N Van Nortwick Ave
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1919.
Louise White Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
Country Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Highland Woods Blvd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 717-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2323.
Wasco Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2424.
Sleepy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
898 Glen Oak Dr
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4900
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2525.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Alice Gustafson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 Carlisle Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Gilberts Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
729 Paper Bark Ln
Gilberts, IL 60136
(224) 484-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2929.
Dundee Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 S 5th St
Dundee, IL 60118
(224) 484-4700
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3030.
J B Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
334 William Wood Ln
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8400
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3131.
Geneva Middle School South
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1415 Viking Dr
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 463-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3232.
Prairie View Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10n630 Nesler Rd
Elgin, IL 60124
(847) 464-6014
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Sam Rotolo Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 S Raddant Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Howard B Thomas Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44w575 Plato Rd
Burlington, IL 60109
(847) 464-6008
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

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?

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