Illinois’ Highest-Rated Teachers Come From These 10 Districts

I have heard it said that there is no such thing as a bad student, only bad teachers. I don't know if that's fair or accurate, but I do know there are 10 school districts in Illinois that have the highest-rated teachers in the state.

Niche has just released its new 2026 list for the best school districts in Illinois

There are 4 categories that Niche used to rank Illinois schools, but the one I'd like to focus on is teachers. Here are the 10 school districts in Illinois that received an A grade for their teaching faculty:

1 - Glenbrook High School District 225

2 - New Trier Township High School District No. 203

3 - Township High School District No. 113

4 - Community High School District 128

5 - Hinsdale Township High School District No. 86

6 - Township High School District No. 211

7 - Niles Township Community High School District No. 219

8 - Isu Laboratory Schools

9 - Indian Prairie Community Unit School District No. 204

10 - Barrington Community Unit School District No. 220

Honorable mention goes to many other Illinois school districts who received A ratings for their teachers including Naperville Community Unit School District No. 203, Township High School District No. 214, Community High School District No. 155, Grayslake Community High School District No. 127 and Elmhurst School District No. 205 along with several other school districts. Check out the full Niche list for the best of the best when it comes to great teachers in Illinois.