For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,303 students in 60502, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 747 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 60502, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60502, IL are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School and Metea Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60502 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60502, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60502, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Gr: K-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Nancy Young Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Asbury Dr
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Metea Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Francis Granger Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2721 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
C I Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60502, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60502, IL include Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School and Metea Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 60502?
5 public schools are located in 60502.
What percentage of students in 60502 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 60502 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60502?
60502 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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