For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,396 students in Berwyn, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 446 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Berwyn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL are Irving Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Piper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwyn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Berwyn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berwyn, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3501 Clinton Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6537 37th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Piper School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2435 Kenilworth Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Scoville Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Gr: 6-8 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Komensky Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cuyler Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Home Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #99.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Oak School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Hiawatha Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6539 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1313.
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6401 15th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Freedom Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3016 Ridgeland Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1515.
J Sterling Morton West High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Berwyn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
North Berwyn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6633 W 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL include Irving Elementary School, Pershing Elementary School and Piper School.
How many public schools are located in Berwyn?
15 public schools are located in Berwyn.
What percentage of students in Berwyn go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Berwyn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn?
Berwyn public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Berwyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berwyn include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Karel Havlicek Elementary School, Karel Havlicek Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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