The kids are getting back to school in Illinois, and it got me thinking about the finest districts.

Like, what school districts are better than others?

When I hopped on Niche to check out the best school districts in America and see how Illinois compares to the rest of the country, I was taken aback by the high rankings.

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Illinois has not only the best school district in America but also the second and third best overall, a remarkable achievement that should make us all proud.

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Illinois is home to four of the five best school districts in the US.

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Niche's rankings are comprehensive, based on student and parent reviews, test scores, graduation rates, the quality of the teachers, and college readiness. They provide a thorough and reliable assessment of each school district.

Based on those metrics, Niche ranks each school district.

Here are the top five school districts in America:

#1 Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 in Lincolnshire, IL

Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 via Google Maps
Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 via Google Maps
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#2 Glenbrook High School District 225 in Glenview, IL.

#3 Evanston Township High School District No. 202 in Evanston, IL.

4 Eanes Independent School District in Austin, TX.

#5 Township High School District No. 113 in Highland Park, IL.

Here are the five best school districts in the Rockford area:

#1 Byron Community Unit School District No. 226

Byron Community Unit School District No. 226 via Google Maps
Byron Community Unit School District No. 226 via Google Maps
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#2 Rochelle Township High School District No. 212.

#3 Meridian Community Unit Schol District No. 223

#4 Pecatonica Community Unit School District No. 321

#5 Winnebago Community Unit School District No. 323

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