These are the 50 best school districts in America for 2025, report finds

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(NEXSTAR) – Choosing where to live could come down to the strength of the school district for many parents, and a new study ranks the top 50 in the nation.

Niche, an education research and rankings platform, weighed data for over 11,000 school districts for its annual selection. The rankings are based on ratings from current students, alumni and parents, along with quantitative data from the U.S. Department of Education.

The study comes at a time when young students across the country are still trying to recover from “historic” learning setbacks caused by the pandemic. After a record injection of $190 billion in federal dollars , some students’ test scores have improved but millions are still behind, a June analysis found.

“Choosing the right school for our children can have a real ripple effect on their lives — from career path and earning potential to how they’ll contribute to society,” said Luke Skurman, founder and CEO of Niche, in a press release. “Our annual K-12 rankings empower families to make informed decisions and help lay a strong foundation for their children’s futures.”

The top district overall remains unchanged for the fourth straight year — Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 in Lincolnshire, Illinois. The district has nearly 5,000 students and received the highest possible rating for academics, teachers, clubs & activities, college prep and administration.

In fact, the greater Chicago area swept the top three spots with Cook County’s Glenbrook High School District 225 and Evanston Township High School District No. 202 in second and third, respectively.

See the top 50 districts in the country, according to Niche, below:

Niche, which says its goal is to modernize the way students and families choose schools, has rankings on a number of topics when it comes to education, ranging from the top party schools to the best value colleges in America.

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