Thomas Jefferson Elem School

Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves 394 students in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on an academic score of 8.7 and a growth score of 9.9. That growth figure is the standout: students here consistently gain more academic ground year over year than nearly every other public school in Illinois.

The comparative data sharpens the picture. Thomas Jefferson ranks #1 among all 13 public schools in Hoffman Estates and sits 53rd out of 2,326 elementary schools statewide — putting it in the top 2% of Illinois elementary schools. A student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 keeps class sizes manageable, giving students more direct instructional time than many public schools can offer at this enrollment level.

For families comparing options across the Chicago suburbs, the position is hard to argue with. Against the full field of 3,813 Illinois public schools, Thomas Jefferson ranks 64th, outperforming 98% of the state. That combination of strong academics and exceptional growth signals a school that doesn't just serve students who arrive prepared — it actively accelerates them.

At 394 students, the school stays small enough for that to feel real.