For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,643 students in 60540, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60540, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60540, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60540, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Gr: K-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Gr: K-5 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Naper Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Gr: K-4 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Gr: 5-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Steeple Run Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Gr: K-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #88.
May Watts Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Gr: K-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Sanctuary Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
60540, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: PK-8
Visually Imparied Prgrms (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60540, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60540, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60540?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60540.
What is the racial composition of students in 60540?
60540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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