Best 60505 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 7,970 students in 60505, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60505, IL are Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, W S Beaupre Elementary School and G N Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60505 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60505, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60505, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
C F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
L D Brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
John Gates Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
K D Waldo Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Gr: K-2 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60505, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60505, IL include Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, W S Beaupre Elementary School and G N Dieterich Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60505?
17 public elementary schools are located in 60505.
What is the racial composition of students in 60505?
60505 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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