Best Naperville Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,049 students in Naperville, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL are Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville Central High School and Gail Mckinzie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Naperville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Naperville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Naperville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Naperville Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Naperville, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neuqua Valley High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 3,008 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Naperville Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Gr: 9-12 | 2,519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Gail Mckinzie High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Naperville North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Gr: 8-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Steps
Alternative School
387 Shuman Blvd Ste 170e
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 464-8081
Gr: 12
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Naperville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: Inquire with school
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: PK-8
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Gr: 12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
3003 W 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7250
Gr: K-5 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL include Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville Central High School and Gail Mckinzie High School. Naperville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Naperville?
6 public high schools are located in Naperville.
What is the racial composition of students in Naperville?
Naperville public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Naperville are often viewed compared to one another?

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