Two-time reigning 8A champ Loyola Academy starts the season at No. 1 in the High School Football America Illinois Top 10 high school football rankings, powered by NFL Play Football. The Ramblers, who are also ranked No. 31 in our national rankings, will open against No. 3 East St. Louis.
Below is the Top 10 statewide ranking created with our proprietary algorithm.
High School Football America Illinois Top 10
| Ranking/Team | 2023 Record |
| No. 1 Loyola Academy | (14-0) |
| No. 2 Mount Carmel (Chicago) | (13-1) |
| No. 3 East St. Louis | (10-3) |
| No. 4 Lincoln-Way East | (13-1) |
| No. 5 Cary-Grove | (12-2) |
| No. 6 St. Rita | (8-5) |
| No. 7 Naperville Central | (8-3) |
| No. 8 Brother Rice | (5-5) |
| No. 9 Nazareth Academy | (9-5) |
| No. 10 St. Francis | (10-3) |
Editor’s Note: The High School Football America national, regional and state rankings are developed using our proprietary algorithm.
