For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 13,894 students in Aurora, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School. 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 26%), 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 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metea Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Aurora, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Gr: 10-12 | 630 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Waubonsie Valley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,781 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 2,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,655 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
Rank: #77.
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Aurora, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Aurora, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Waubonsie Valley High School and Metea Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Aurora?
9 public high schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public high schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Aurora include: Waubonsie Valley High School vs. Metea Valley High School, West Aurora High School Rssp vs. West Aurora High School, East High School vs. West Aurora High School
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