📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 8 Rated Districts in Kane County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 | Saint Charles | 10/10 Excellent | 95th |
| #2 | Central Community Unit School District 301 | Burlington | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #3 | Geneva Community Unit School District 304 | Geneva | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #4 | Batavia Unit School District 101 | Batavia | 8/10 Good | 78th |
| #5 | Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 | Maple Park | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | School District U-46 | Elgin | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #7 | Aurora West Unit School District 129 | Aurora | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #8 | Aurora East Unit School District 131 | Aurora | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
Best School Districts in Kane County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Kane County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Kane County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Kane County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Kane County, Illinois, the highest-rated is St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 (Saint Charles), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 95th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.