For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,487 students in Elmhurst, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 3,217 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Elmhurst has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, IL are Hawthorne Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Elmhurst, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Field Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
295 N Emroy Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 E Crescent Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #44.
York Comm High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,677 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
565 S Fairfield Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Emerson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Grades: 6-8
| 621 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #1010.
Bryan Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1111.
Churchville Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
888 N Wilson St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 W Madison St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Grades: PK
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Grades: PK-1
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Elmhurst, IL include Hawthorne Elementary School, Field Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Elmhurst has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Elmhurst?
14 public schools are located in Elmhurst.
What percentage of students in Elmhurst go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Elmhurst include: Jackson Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Conrad Fischer Elementary School vs. Emerson Elementary School, Sandburg Middle School vs. Bryan Middle School
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