Schools in DeKalb CUSD 428, Illinois (2025)

12 schools · 6,771 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 362.

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Ranked schools in DeKalb CUSD 428

Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.

1
38
Jefferson Elem SchoolDekalb · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 308 students
2
33
DeKalb High SchoolDekalb · Public High29% Math proficiency · 2,134 students
3
28
Cortland Elementary SchoolCortland · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 523 students
4
27
Huntley Middle SchoolDekalb · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 865 students
5
25
Clinton Rosette Middle SchoolDeKalb · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 575 students
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23
Malta Elementary SchoolMalta · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 293 students
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22
Lincoln Elementary SchoolDeKalb · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 272 students
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19
Tyler Elementary SchoolDe Kalb · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 265 students
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19
Littlejohn Elem SchoolDeKalb · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 362 students
10
18
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem SchDekalb · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 328 students
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17
Founders Elementary SchoolDekalb · Public Elementary9% Math proficiency · 565 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (US)	Key result	Students
1	Jefferson Elem School Dekalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	37.5 Lower 50%	27% Math proficiency	308
2	DeKalb High School Dekalb · High · Grades 9–12	Public	33.4 Lower 50%	29% Math proficiency	2,134
3	Cortland Elementary School Cortland · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	27.8 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	523
4	Huntley Middle School Dekalb · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	26.8 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	865
5	Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	24.7 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	575
6	Malta Elementary School Malta · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	22.9 Lower 50%	22% Math proficiency	293
7	Lincoln Elementary School DeKalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	21.6 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	272
8	Tyler Elementary School De Kalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.3 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	265
9	Littlejohn Elem School DeKalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	362
10	Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Dekalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	18.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	328
11	Founders Elementary School Dekalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	16.7 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	565

Other schools in DeKalb CUSD 428

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.

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DeKalb Early Lrng and Dev Ctr

Dekalb · Public other · Grades PK–PK

281 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in DeKalb CUSD 428?

Jefferson Elem School is the highest-ranked school in DeKalb CUSD 428 with a Success Index (US) of 37.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).

How many schools are in DeKalb CUSD 428?

DeKalb CUSD 428 has 12 schools (8 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 6,771 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in DeKalb CUSD 428?

The median Enrollment across schools in DeKalb CUSD 428 is 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.