For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 914 students in Elburn, IL (there are , serving 40 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Elburn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Elburn, IL are Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School and Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elburn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elburn have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elburn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 Anderson Rd
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-1122
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
817 Prairie Valley St
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Elburn, IL 60119
(630) 365-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elburn, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elburn, IL include Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School and Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elburn?
2 public schools are located in Elburn.
What percentage of students in Elburn go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Elburn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elburn?
Elburn public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elburn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elburn include: Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School vs. Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School, Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elementary School vs. Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School
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