Top 5 Best 60515 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,108 students in 60515, IL.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60515 have an average reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60515, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Grades: PK-6
| 546 students
Rank: #33.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Grades: PK-6
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Grades: PK-6
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60515, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60515, IL include Whittier Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Henry Puffer School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60515?
6 public elementary schools are located in 60515.
What is the racial composition of students in 60515?
60515 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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