Best 60506 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,842 students in 60506, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60506, IL are Success Academy, Herget Middle School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60506 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60506, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60506, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Herget Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Gr: 6-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60506 Illinois

60506, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
405 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 947-1240
Gr: 3-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 60506, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60506, IL include Success Academy, Herget Middle School and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60506?
6 public middle schools are located in 60506.
What is the racial composition of students in 60506?
60506 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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