For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,511 students in 60540, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,059 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60540, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60540, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Naperville Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60540 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60540, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60540, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Naperville Central High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 2,519 students
Rank: #44.
Naper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Grades: K-4
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
May Watts Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Grades: K-5
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Steeple Run Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Directions Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 561 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1212 Sanctuary Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Grades: K-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Alternative School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Grades: PK
| 380 students
60540, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Prgms/mn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Visually Imparied Prgrms (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60540, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60540, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Naperville Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 60540?
13 public schools are located in 60540.
What percentage of students in 60540 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60540 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60540?
60540 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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