AURORA, Ill. — The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) has been ranked the No. 4 public high school in Illinois and No. 88 in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings.
IMSA is the highest-ranked public high school in Illinois outside of Chicago, continuing its recognition among the state’s top high schools.
IMSA’s public, residential academy serves students from across Illinois and provides an advanced learning environment focused on mathematics, science, research and innovation. IMSA students are challenged to engage in rigorous coursework, hands-on research and opportunities to apply their learning to real-world challenges.
The U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings evaluate public high schools nationwide based on factors including college readiness, state assessment performance, underserved student performance and graduation rates.
The latest ranking highlights IMSA’s commitment to its mission to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.