Naperville CUSD 203 School District

203 W Hillside Rd
Naperville, IL 60540-6500
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Naperville CUSD 203 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 16,071 students in Naperville CUSD 203 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Naperville CUSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Naperville CUSD 203 School District are Meadow Glens Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Kennedy Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Naperville CUSD 203 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
22 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
16,071 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
1,169 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Naperville CUSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#40 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
51%
28%
63%
30%
80%
50%
97%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
19%
6%
% Hispanic
12%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
58%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,605 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,402 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$412 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$392 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,605
$21,990
Spending / Student
$24,402
$21,244

Best Naperville CUSD 203 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Junior High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #55.
River Woods Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2607 River Woods Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6630
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #66.
Naperville Central High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 2,519 students
Rank: #77.
Ranch View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1651 Ranchview Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6575
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #88.
Naper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #99.
Mill Street Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1300 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6353
Grades: K-5
| 597 students
Rank: #1010.
Naperville North High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #1111.
Steeple Run Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #1212.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #1313.
Kingsley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2403 Kingsley Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3208
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1414.
Maplebrook Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1630 Warbler Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6381
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1515.
Scott Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Warwick Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6477
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Rank: #1616.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1717.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1320 Olympus Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1919.
Beebe Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 E 11th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6332
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #2020.
Madison Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Jr High School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1525 N Loomis St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 849 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Grades: PK
| 380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Naperville CUSD 203 School District?
Naperville CUSD 203 School District manages 22 public schools serving 16,071 students.
What is the rank of Naperville CUSD 203 School District?
Naperville CUSD 203 School District is ranked #39 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Naperville CUSD 203 School District?
58% of Naperville CUSD 203 School District students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Naperville CUSD 203 School District?
Naperville CUSD 203 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Naperville CUSD 203 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,402 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 16,071 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 97% (Top 1% in IL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 10%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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