For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,665 students in Sycamore, IL (there are , serving 320 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Sycamore, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL are North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sycamore, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sycamore have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sycamore, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Grove Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 Republic Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8124
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,190 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1680 Brickville Rd
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8209
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
718 S Locust St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
South Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Borden Ave
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8299
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
West Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 S Fair St
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8219
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #77.
Sycamore Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Maplewood Dr
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 836 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sycamore, IL include North Grove Elementary School, Sycamore High School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sycamore?
7 public schools are located in Sycamore.
What percentage of students in Sycamore go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Sycamore are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sycamore?
Sycamore public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Sycamore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sycamore include: South Prairie Elementary School vs. Southeast Elementary School, Southeast Elementary School vs. North Grove Elementary School, West Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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