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Best Sycamore Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,665 students in Sycamore, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 460 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Sycamore, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL are North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sycamore, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sycamore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sycamore, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Gr: K-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
240 S Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL include North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sycamore?
7 public schools are located in Sycamore.
What percentage of students in Sycamore go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Sycamore are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sycamore?
Sycamore public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sycamore are often viewed compared to one another?

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