For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,466 students in Saint Charles, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL are Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Charles, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Charles have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Charles, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferson Creek School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
38w160 Bolcum Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Bell-graham Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4n505 Fox Mill Blvd
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Saint Charles, IL 60175
(331) 228-2100
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Wild Rose Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
36w730 Red Haw Ln
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3000
Gr: K-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Thompson Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
705 W Main St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Wredling Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Dunham Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Munhall Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 S 13th Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2600
Gr: K-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S 12th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2800
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35w071 Villa Maria Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-3300
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
New Directions Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-4873
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
1125 S 7th St
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2200
Gr: K-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
1905 E Tyler Rd
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(331) 228-2400
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mades-johnstone Rssp
Alternative School
1304 Ronzheimer Ave
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Saint Charles, IL 60174
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Charles, IL include Ferson Creek School, Bell-graham Elementary School and Wild Rose Elementary School. Saint Charles has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Charles?
13 public elementary schools are located in Saint Charles.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Charles?
Saint Charles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Charles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Saint Charles include: Wredling Middle School vs. Thompson Middle School, Thompson Middle School vs. Wredling Middle School, Wild Rose Elementary School vs. Anderson Elementary School
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