Top 10 Best 60540 Illinois Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,510 students in 60540, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,197 private students). 77% 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 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60540, IL Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Grades: K-5
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Naperville Central High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 2,612 students
Rank: #44.
Naper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Grades: K-4
| 233 students
Rank: #55.
May Watts Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #66.
Steeple Run Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Grades: K-5
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Directions Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Grades: K-5
| 675 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 566 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1212 Sanctuary Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Grades: K-5
| 602 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Alternative School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6s331 Cornwall Rd
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
Grades: PK
| 401 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 60540 Illinois

60540, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
6s331 Cornwall Rd
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, IL?
13 public schools are located in 60540, IL.
What percentage of students in 60540, IL go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 60540, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60540, IL?
60540, IL public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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