School District · Illinois
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
📍 Cortland, IL · DeKalb County · NCES LEAID 1712000
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1712000
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by DeKalb Community Unit School District 4283 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in DeKalb Community Unit School District 428?▼
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 serves 3 zip codes: 60112, 60115, 60150. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 rated?▼
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 has an overall rating of 1 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 8th percentile among Illinois school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Illinois only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend DeKalb Community Unit School District 428?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 6,840 students across 12 schools for DeKalb Community Unit School District 428.
What grades does DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 serve?▼
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact DeKalb Community Unit School District 428?▼
You can reach DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 by phone at (815)754-2330 or by mail at 501 W Dresser Rd, Dekalb, IL 60115. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About DeKalb Community Unit School District 428
DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Illinois, primarily in DeKalb County. It carries an overall rating of 1/10 (Poor), the 8th percentile among Illinois districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Illinois districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (815)754-2330 before making a housing decision.