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Ranked 309 of 1380 in Illinois
Top schools in Des PlainesRanked 309 of 1380 in Illinois
See top schools in Des PlainesCentral Elementary School is the best elementary school in Des Plaines, Illinois, is part of Community Consolidated School District 62, and serves students in grades K-5. Math proficiency is 47%, and reading proficiency is 52%. The student-to-teacher ratio is approximately 12:1. Families are considering a move to the area with average rents for 3-bedroom homes around $2,300 per month. When compared to nearby schools, Central Elementary clearly stands out. Devonshire Elementary School reports around 22% proficiency in math and 27% in reading, while Forest Elementary School posts roughly 22% in math and 37% in reading. At the high school level, Maine West High School, which serves many graduates from Central, shows lower proficiency rates of 21% in math and 25% in reading. There are 49% female students and 51% male students in the school. 64% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 36 full-time teachers who are the same.
282 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
Being Updated
The school's annual "Walk/Bike/Roll to School Day" took place on October 17, 2025. Central students and their families took part to promote healthy, active commuting and family involvement.
Q. 1. How do parents sign up?
Ans: You can sign up for classes online using District 62's registration system.
Q.2. Is there a way to get around?
Ans: Yes, families that meet the requirements can use the bus service.
Q.3. How do you know if you're making progress in school?
Ans: They use MAP tests and tests in the classroom.
Q.4. Do they provide you meals?
Ans: Yes, there are programs for breakfast and lunch.
Q.5. What does the school do to keep people safe?
Ans: There are security systems, drills, and staff supervision.
Q.6. How do you talk to each other?
Ans: Emails, newsletters, and the school website are all ways to talk to each other.
Q. 7. Are there events in the community?
Ans: Yes, there are family nights and cultural fairs every year.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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