Schools in Dekalb, Illinois (2025)

9 schools · 5,690 students · 9 public · median Enrollment 362.

Dekalb, in Illinois, has 9 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 5,690 students. By level there are 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 9 public.

The median Enrollment across Dekalb's schools is 362, below the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

8 of the 9 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Jefferson Elem School (37.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by DeKalb High School (33.4, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Huntley Middle School (26.8, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.

The largest schools are DeKalb High School (2,134 students), Huntley Middle School (865 students), Clinton Rosette Middle School (575 students).

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Ranked schools in Dekalb

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

#	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	Huntley Middle School Dekalb · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	26.8 Lower 50%	21% Math proficiency	865
4	Clinton Rosette Middle School DeKalb · Middle · Grades 6–8	Public	24.7 Lower 50%	19% Math proficiency	575
5	Lincoln Elementary School DeKalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	21.6 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	272
6	Littlejohn Elem School DeKalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	19.0 Lower 50%	14% Math proficiency	362
7	Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Dekalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	18.0 Lower 50%	17% Math proficiency	328
8	Founders Elementary School Dekalb · Elementary · Grades K–5	Public	16.7 Lower 50%	9% Math proficiency	565

Other schools in Dekalb

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?

Jefferson Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Dekalb 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?

Dekalb has 9 schools (5 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle, 1 other) educating 5,690 students in 2025.

What is the typical Enrollment in Dekalb?

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