Top 5 Best Darien Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,776 students in Darien, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 194 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Darien, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Darien, IL are Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Darien have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Darien, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Hinsdale South High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #44.
Lace Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Grades: 3-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Jr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Grades: PK-2
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School
Special Education School
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4460
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mark Delay School
6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Grades: PK-2
| 457 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Darien, Illinois

Darien, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Darien, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Darien, IL include Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School.
How many public schools are located in Darien?
9 public schools are located in Darien.
What percentage of students in Darien go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Darien are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?

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