Two Chicagoland school districts are among the top 10 in the country, according to a new ranking from Niche.
The analysis, which considered such factors as academics, culture/diversity and teachers, ranked Vernon Hills’ Community High School District No. 128 in the No. 2 slot, while New Trier Township High School District No. 203 came in at No. 7.
Also ranking highly were Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220 and Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86, which ranked at No. 19 and 21, respectively.
See our chart below for a more detailed breakdown of the nation’s top 10 districts:
| School District | Academics | Culture/Diversity | Parent/Student Surveys | Teachers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tredyffrin-Easttown School District (Wayne, PA) | A+ | B | 4.5/5 | A+ |
| Community High School District No. 128 (Vernon Hills, IL) | A+ | B | 4.3/5 | A+ |
| Radnor Township School District (Wayne, PA) | A+ | B | 4.3/5 | A+ |
| School District of Clayton (Clayton, MO) | A+ | B+ | 4.2/5 | A+ |
| Great Neck Public Schools (Great Neck, NY) | A+ | A- | 4.1/5 | A+ |
| Princeton Public Schools (Princeton, NJ) | A+ | A- | 4.0/5 | A+ |
| New Trier Township High School District No. 203 (Northfield, IL) | A+ | C | 4.1/5 | A+ |
| Lower Merion School District (Ardmore, PA) | A+ | B | 4.1/5 | A+ |
| Lexington Public Schools (Lexington, MA) | A+ | A- | 4.0/5 | A+ |
| Jericho Union Free School District (Jericho, NY) | A+ | B | 3.8/5 | A+ |