Kendall County Schools & Education
Kendall County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,762
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#12
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Kendall County
Measured School Summary
Kendall County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Kendall County spends $8,762 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Kendall County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
49 public schools and 7 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #12 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,762
$488 below the state average
School coverage
49
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Kendall County has 49 public schools across 7 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Kendall County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Kendall County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#12
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
CUSD 308
Elementary to high school visible
14,840 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
Yorkville CUSD 115
Elementary to high school visible
6,937 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
Plano CUSD 88
Elementary to high school visible
2,443 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Newark CCSD 66
Elementary and middle visible
235 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
CUSD 308 is the largest listed district slice, with 22 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Kendall County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Kendall County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Kendall County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Rapidly Growing Suburban School System
Kendall County supports a high-enrollment population of 29,732 students across 49 public schools. The infrastructure is managed by 7 districts and includes 23 elementary, 10 middle, and 9 high schools. The system is designed for growth, featuring 4 alternative schools and 4 special education centers to support all learners.
Oswego CUSD 308 Dominates the Region
Oswego CUSD 308 is the county's largest district by a wide margin, serving 16,940 students in 22 schools. Yorkville CUSD 115 also manages a large population of 6,937 students. The county operates exclusively through traditional districts, with 0% of its schools being charter-based.
Large Suburban Campuses and Rural Borders
The educational experience is primarily suburban, with 33 schools in suburban locales and 16 in rural areas. Schools here are large, with an average enrollment of 725 students; Oswego High School alone serves 2,901 students. This environment offers students access to a wide array of specialized courses and high-level athletics.
School Overview
Total Schools
49
in Kendall County
Reported Enrollment
29,732
45 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Kendall County
CUSD 308
GuideYorkville CUSD 115
GuidePlano CUSD 88
Newark CCSD 66
Newark CHSD 18
Lisbon CCSD 90
Plano Area Special Ed Coop
49 Public Schools in Kendall County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 49 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswego High School | Profile | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,901 |
| Oswego East High School | Profile | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,836 |
| Plainfield South High School | Profile | Plainfield SD 202 | Plainfield, 60586Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,411 |
| Yorkville High School | Profile | Yorkville CUSD 115 | Yorkville, 60560Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,118 |
| Traughber Jr High School | Profile | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,135 |
| Yorkville Middle School | Profile | Yorkville CUSD 115 | Yorkville, 60560Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 1,105 |
| Aux Sable Middle Sch | Record | Plainfield SD 202 | Joliet, 60431Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 855 |
| Thompson Jr High School | Record | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 840 |
| Plano High School | Record | Plano CUSD 88 | Plano, 60545Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 791 |
| Lakewood Creek Elementary | Record | CUSD 308 | Montgomery, 60538Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 762 |
| Murphy Junior High School | Record | CUSD 308 | Plainfield, 60585Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 713 |
| Yorkville Intermediate School | Record | Yorkville CUSD 115 | Yorkville, 60560Suburb: Large | 4–6 | Middle | 691 |
| Bristol Bay Elem Sch | Record | Yorkville CUSD 115 | Yorkville, 60560Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 683 |
| Long Beach Elem School | Record | CUSD 308 | Montgomery, 60538Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 674 |
| Grande Reserve Elem Sch | Record | Yorkville CUSD 115 | Yorkville, 60560Suburb: Large | KG–6 | Primary | 645 |
| Grande Park Elem Sch | Record | CUSD 308 | Plainfield, 60585Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 637 |
| Fox Chase Elementary School | Record | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 634 |
| Plank Junior High | Record | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 624 |
| Charles Reed Elementary Sch | Record | Plainfield SD 202 | Plainfield, 60586Suburb: Large | KG–5 | Primary | 593 |
| Southbury Elem School | Record | CUSD 308 | Oswego, 60543Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 581 |
Oswego High School
CUSD 308
Oswego, 60543 / Suburb: Large
Oswego East High School
CUSD 308
Oswego, 60543 / Rural: Fringe
Plainfield South High School
Plainfield SD 202
Plainfield, 60586 / Suburb: Large
Yorkville High School
Yorkville CUSD 115
Yorkville, 60560 / Suburb: Large
Traughber Jr High School
CUSD 308
Oswego, 60543 / Suburb: Large
Yorkville Middle School
Yorkville CUSD 115
Yorkville, 60560 / Rural: Fringe
Yorkville Intermediate School
Yorkville CUSD 115
Yorkville, 60560 / Suburb: Large
Grande Reserve Elem Sch
Yorkville CUSD 115
Yorkville, 60560 / Suburb: Large
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Plainfield SD 202
Plainfield, 60586 / Suburb: Large
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,762
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Kendall County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Kendall County, Illinois?
Kendall County supports a high-enrollment population of 29,732 students across 49 public schools. The infrastructure is managed by 7 districts and includes 23 elementary, 10 middle, and 9 high schools. The system is designed for growth, featuring 4 alternative schools and 4 special education centers to support all learners.
What are the major school districts in Kendall County, Illinois?
Oswego CUSD 308 is the county's largest district by a wide margin, serving 16,940 students in 22 schools. Yorkville CUSD 115 also manages a large population of 6,937 students. The county operates exclusively through traditional districts, with 0% of its schools being charter-based.
What is the school experience like in Kendall County?
The educational experience is primarily suburban, with 33 schools in suburban locales and 16 in rural areas. Schools here are large, with an average enrollment of 725 students; Oswego High School alone serves 2,901 students. This environment offers students access to a wide array of specialized courses and high-level athletics.
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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.