Top Rankings
St Charles CUSD 303 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 11,699 students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in St Charles CUSD 303 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in St Charles CUSD 303 School District are Norton Creek Elementary School, Ferson Creek School and Bell-graham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. St Charles CUSD 303 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
18 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
11,699 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
892 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St Charles CUSD 303 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 852 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
50%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.70
# American Indian Students
61 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
940 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
8%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,702 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
28%
# Black Students
187 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
8,312 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
71%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
486 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
277
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
729
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
744
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
845
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
850
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
883
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
881
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
820
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
886
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
898
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
923
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
969
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
973
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,021
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,869 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,491 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$244 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$228 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,869
$21,964
Spending / Student
$19,491
$21,218
Best St Charles CUSD 303 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Ferson Creek School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Bell-graham Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #44.
Wild Rose Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Corron Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
455 Thornwood Way
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
South Elgin, IL 60177
(331) 228-6900
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #66.
Munhall Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
St. Charles East High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,984 students
Rank: #88.
St. Charles North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
255 Red Gate Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,902 students
Rank: #99.
Thompson Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,282 students
Rank: #1010.
Wredling Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,322 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 S 6th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
Rank: #1212.
Richmond Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1313.
Anderson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Grades: K-5
| 472 students
Rank: #1414.
Wasco Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4n782 School St
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Wasco, IL 60183
(331) 228-2900
Grades: K-5
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Academy
Alternative School
305 S 9th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3387
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Grades: K-2
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kane Co Detention Center
Alternative School
37w655 Il Route 38
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(630) 406-7480
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District manages 18 public schools serving 11,699 students.
What is the rank of St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District is ranked #48 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
71% of St Charles CUSD 303 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Charles CUSD 303 School District?
St Charles CUSD 303 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is St Charles CUSD 303 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,491 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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