These Are The Best Middle Schools In Illinois: U.S. News Ranking

Several middle schools across the Chicago area made the list.

These Are The Best School Districts In Chicago-Metro Area, New Ranking Says

The 2026 Best Public High School Districts in America ranking by Niche evaluated more than 400 public high school districts nationwide.

4 IL Universities Among Best In Country, U.S. News Says In New Ranking

U.S. News prioritized social mobility and post-graduate success, including earnings, in its rankings this year.

18 IL Colleges Among 500 'That Shine' With Top Salaries For Grads: Forbes

Forbes considered 14 metrics to determine the top 500 colleges that offer the best educational, financial and career outcomes.

The Top 25 High Schools In Illinois For 2025-26: U.S. News & World Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest rankings on the best high schools in the country, and dozens in Illinois made the list.

12 IL Schools Named To Princeton Review's Best Colleges List

The rankings are based on data from the company's surveys of 170,000 students at the 391 schools that made the list.

How Shifting Vaccine Policy Could Affect IL School-Age Children

See how recent changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may impact student vaccinations in Illinois.

$218M In IL Education Funding Paused By Trump Administration: See Impacted Programs

Here's how much money key Illinois education programs stand to lose.

11 Illinois Universities Among Best In World, US News Says

Two colleges in Illinois were among the top 50 in the world, according to the new ranking.

These School Districts Have The Best Teachers In IL: New Report

Over 600 IL school districts were ranked in Niche's tally of more than 11,000 school districts nationwide. Which has the best teachers?

These IL Colleges Rank Best In US At Setting Up Grads For Big Paycheck

Graduates of these 22 Illinois colleges are poised to earn big bucks once, according to a new study by The Wall Street Journal.

These Are The Best Colleges In IL For 2025, Wall Street Journal Says

The Journal developed the ranking in collaboration with research partners College Pulse and Statista.

Trump Administration Takes New Action On IL Student Loan Borrowers

About 5.3 million borrowers nationwide are in default on their federal student loans, according to the Education Department.

Dozens Of IL College Students Lose Visas Amid Sweeping Federal Action

The affected students attend Northwestern, University of Chicago, several University of Illinois campuses and more.

5 Illinois Students Making The Land Of Lincoln Proud

Patch and T-Mobile have teamed up to celebrate local star students making a big impact in their communities.

These Are The Best Schools In IL: 2024 Rankings

Illinois figured prominently in several data analyses and study-driven rankings for education from U.S. News & World Report and Niche.

These Are The Best Elementary Schools In IL: U.S. News Ranking

An elementary school in Chicago takes the top spot in the rankings.

IL's Best Public High Schools Ranked In New Analysis

Niche recently released its 2025 rankings of the Best Public High Schools in Illinois.

These Are The Best School Districts In IL, New Ranking Says

The top three school districts in the state also ranked as the best in the nation, according to Niche.

4 IL Universities Ranked Among Top 100 In U.S. News & World Report

See which Illinois colleges landed on U.S. News & World Report's roundup of the best in the nation for 2025.

When Do You Stop For A School Bus? Know The Law In Illinois

Every year, nearly 500,000 school buses take about 25 million elementary through high school students to and from school.

Illinois High School Juniors To Take ACT Instead Of SAT Until 2030

The Illinois State Board of Education awarded a 6-year, $53 million contract to ACT shortly after it was purchased by a private equity firm.

Here's How Much Teachers In IL Make, New Data Shows

When adjusted for inflation, the nation’s K-12 public school teachers made 5 percent less than they did 10 years ago, according to report.

5 IL High Schools Rank In Top 100 Of U.S. News 2024 ‘Best’ Ranking

Students scoring exceptionally high on math, reading and science assessments were major factors in determining the rankings.

School Board Member Accused Of Impersonating Man On Tinder: Reports

The embattled board member is facing pressure to step down but denies the allegations, reports said.

10 IL School Districts Among 250 ‘Most Envied’ In US, New Survey Finds

The "Most Envied School Districts in the U.S." list is based on a survey of 3,000 parents.

245K Borrowers In IL Could See Student Loans Canceled Under New Plan

Eligible borrowers will be notified by the Education Department in February.

These Are The Best Schools In IL: 2023 Rankings

Here are the Illinois elementary, middle and high schools that ranked among the nation's best — plus the best colleges and universities.

What’s Behind Cursive Comeback In 22 States, Including Illinois

Illinois is among the states where state law requires that elementary schools teach students how to write cursive in addition to printing.

These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In IL: New Ranking

Here are the Illinois schools that ranked among the best in the nation, according to U.S. News.

Chronically Absent Students Jumps Significantly In Illinois

The number of school-aged kids who missed significant amounts of classes grew to nearly 589,000 students in the 2021-22 school year.

These Are The Top 25 Private High Schools In IL, New Ranking Says

Lake Forest Academy ranked as the state's top private school while two other Chicago private institutions ranked in the U.S.'s Top 100.

These Are The Best School Districts In IL, New Ranking Says

Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 ranked as the nation's top district, one of three Illinois districts to rank in the Top 5.

These Are The Top 25 Public High Schools In Illinois, New Rankings Say

Seven IL public schools finished in the Top 50 in the U.S., including Payton College Prep School in Chicago, which ranked in the top five.

20 IL Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools For 2023

About 350 schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Here are the schools in IL, many of which are in greater Chicago.

4 IL Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Illinois schools.

142K In IL Sign Up For Biden's New Student Loan Plan, Some To Pay $0

With 1.6 million Illinois residents on loan repayment programs, the new program offers relief for those still paying down college bills.

5 IL High Schools Crack Nation's Top 100: U.S. News

Payton College Prep topped the list of public schools and ranked No. 10 overall and No. 1 in Illinois followed by Northside College Prep.

Here Are The Best IL Colleges, According To New Rankings

Northwestern University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana ranked among the nation's best.

Measles Vaccinations In IL Kindergarteners Trend Down: What To Know

See how Illinois fares compared to the national average in student vaccination rates and approved exemptions.