| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 | Saint Charles | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 11,801 | 18 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Central Community Unit School District 301 | Burlington | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 4,860 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Geneva Community Unit School District 304 | Geneva | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 5,119 | 10 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Batavia Unit School District 101 | Batavia | 8/10 Good · 78th pct | 5,260 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429 | Big Rock | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 696 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 | Elburn | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 4,040 | 6 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Community Unit School District 300 | Carpentersville | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 20,443 | 29 | PK–12 | 4 |
| School District U-46 | Elgin | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 35,082 | 58 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Aurora West Unit School District 129 | Aurora | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 11,211 | 17 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Aurora East Unit School District 131 | Aurora | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 12,619 | 20 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kane County compares
Together they enroll 111,131 students across 176 schools. The largest is School District U-46 with 35,082 students. Districts here average 5.9/10, above the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Kane County, Illinois
Kane County has 10 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kane County is St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kane County, IL?
10 school districts serve zip codes in Kane County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kane County, IL?
Of the districts serving Kane County, St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.