Best Naperville Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,108 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 48% 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 (2026)

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 | 3,018 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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 | 2,589 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 | 2,467 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 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Steps
Alternative School
387 Shuman Blvd Ste 170e
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 464-8081
Gr: 12

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 48% 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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