Illinois Schools

With one in four students missing too many school days, it's becoming clear: attendance is a growing concern for families across Illinois.

With the latest school rankings out, many families are rethinking their next move. It’s all about finding the right fit for our kids.

Illinois schools spend big but lag in results. Could fast food court cafeterias and concessions help with school district revenue?

In a year filled with change, the latest school rankings show which institutions are excelling in academics and preparing students for the future.

With over 600,000 students across Illinois, the rankings reveal some interesting trends in our local high schools' performances.

Even with top-tier schools like U of I and Northwestern, Illinois is losing students to more affordable states.

Growing up is tough—Illinois is stepping up with required mental health screenings in schools to support student well-being.

In a groundbreaking move, Illinois is stepping up to tackle mental health in schools. This could change the way we support our kids—big news ahead!

Over 2,500 different universities around the world were evaluated on a variety of criteria to determine the very best, and Illinois makes a great showing with eleven schools landing on the list (and two in the top 100 worldwide).

Illinois dominates Niche.com’s 2025 rankings with 3 of the top 3 school districts in the U.S.