DeKalb County Public Schools
DeKalb County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
42
public schools
Total Enrollment
16,302
students
School Districts
8
districts
How to use the DeKalb County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Illinois; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
DeKalb County has 8 district entries. DeKalb CUSD 428 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.
School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Sandwich has the most listed schools, with 7 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 23 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
42
in DeKalb County
Reported Enrollment
16,302
42 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in DeKalb County
DeKalb CUSD 428
Sycamore CUSD 427
Sandwich CUSD 430
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Somonauk CUSD 432
Indian Creek CUSD 425
Hiawatha CUSD 426
De Kalb ROE
42 Public Schools in DeKalb County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 42 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeKalb High School | Profile | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Dekalb, 60115Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,083 |
| Sycamore High School | Profile | Sycamore CUSD 427 | Sycamore, 60178Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,191 |
| Huntley Middle School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Dekalb, 60115Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 934 |
| Sycamore Middle School | Listed only | Sycamore CUSD 427 | Sycamore, 60178Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 822 |
| Clinton Rosette Middle School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | DeKalb, 60115Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 615 |
| Sandwich Community High School | Listed only | Sandwich CUSD 430 | Sandwich, 60548Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 569 |
| Founders Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Dekalb, 60115Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 556 |
| Cortland Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Cortland, 60112Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 519 |
| Genoa-Kingston High School | Listed only | Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 | Genoa, 60135Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 509 |
| North Grove Elementary School | Listed only | Sycamore CUSD 427 | Sycamore, 60178Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 467 |
| Sandwich Middle School | Listed only | Sandwich CUSD 430 | Sandwich, 60548Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 438 |
| Littlejohn Elem School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | DeKalb, 60115Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 356 |
| Genoa-Kingston Middle School | Listed only | Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 | Genoa, 60135Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 353 |
| Kingston Elementary School | Listed only | Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 | Kingston, 60145Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 344 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Dekalb, 60115Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 342 |
| Genoa Elementary School | Listed only | Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 | Genoa, 60135Town: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 338 |
| Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch | Listed only | Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 | Hinckley, 60520Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 337 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | Dekalb, 60115Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 319 |
| Tyler Elementary School | Listed only | DeKalb CUSD 428 | De Kalb, 60115Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 309 |
| South Prairie Elementary School | Listed only | Sycamore CUSD 427 | Sycamore, 60178Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 306 |
DeKalb High School
DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Sycamore High School
Sycamore CUSD 427
Sycamore, 60178 / Suburb: Small
Huntley Middle School
DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Sycamore Middle School
Sycamore CUSD 427
Sycamore, 60178 / Suburb: Small
Clinton Rosette Middle School
DeKalb CUSD 428
DeKalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Sandwich Community High School
Sandwich CUSD 430
Sandwich, 60548 / Suburb: Large
Founders Elementary School
DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Cortland Elementary School
DeKalb CUSD 428
Cortland, 60112 / Rural: Fringe
Genoa-Kingston High School
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Genoa, 60135 / Rural: Fringe
North Grove Elementary School
Sycamore CUSD 427
Sycamore, 60178 / Suburb: Small
Sandwich Middle School
Sandwich CUSD 430
Sandwich, 60548 / Suburb: Large
Littlejohn Elem School
DeKalb CUSD 428
DeKalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Genoa-Kingston Middle School
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Genoa, 60135 / Town: Fringe
Kingston Elementary School
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Kingston, 60145 / Town: Fringe
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Genoa Elementary School
Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Genoa, 60135 / Town: Fringe
Hinckley-Big Rock Elem Sch
Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429
Hinckley, 60520 / Rural: Distant
Jefferson Elem School
DeKalb CUSD 428
Dekalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
Tyler Elementary School
DeKalb CUSD 428
De Kalb, 60115 / Suburb: Small
South Prairie Elementary School
Sycamore CUSD 427
Sycamore, 60178 / Suburb: Small
DeKalb County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which DeKalb County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Illinois. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the DeKalb County public school directory?
The directory lists 42 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in DeKalb County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this DeKalb County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some DeKalb County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in DeKalb County?
Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.