Top 5 Best Aurora Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 13,620 students in Aurora, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL are Metea Valley High School, Waubonsie Valley High School and Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Aurora, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metea Valley High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Aurora, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metea Valley High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,996 students
Rank: #22.
Waubonsie Valley High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 2,546 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
West Aurora High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 3,877 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 8 students
Rank: #66.
East High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,193 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL include Metea Valley High School, Waubonsie Valley High School and Success Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora, IL?
9 public high schools are located in Aurora, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora, IL?
Aurora, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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