For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 8,852 students in Kendall County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL are Oswego Goal, Oswego East High School and Newark Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kendall County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Kendall County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Kendall County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oswego East High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Kendall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oswego Goal
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3915
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Oswego East High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,805 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Newark Comm High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Yorkville High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Game Farm Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Gr: 9-12 | 2,217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Oswego High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
East View Academy School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 608-5900
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Plano High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 W Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Yorkville Transition Program
Alternative School
602 Center Pkwy
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-4382
Gr: 12
Kendall County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3489
Gr: K | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
4209 State Route 71
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-3678
Gr: 6-12
Kendall County Opportunity School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
61 Franklin St Ste A
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554-6871
Gr: PK-12
Pace Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
704 West Abe St
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Plano, IL 60545
(630) 552-3178
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Student Success Oswego East High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1525 Harvey Rd
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 636-2211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Kendall County, IL include Oswego Goal, Oswego East High School and Newark Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kendall County?
10 public high schools are located in Kendall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kendall County?
Kendall County public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Kendall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kendall County include: Oswego High School vs. Oswego East High School, Oswego East High School vs. Oswego High School, Newark Comm High School vs. Oswego East High School
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