For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,731 students in North Aurora, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 124 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in North Aurora, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in North Aurora, IL are Jewel Middle School, Fearn Elementary School and Goodwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Aurora, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in North Aurora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in North Aurora, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jewel Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Fearn Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Goodwin Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Schneider Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public schools in North Aurora, IL include Jewel Middle School, Fearn Elementary School and Goodwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in North Aurora, IL?
4 public schools are located in North Aurora, IL.
What percentage of students in North Aurora, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in North Aurora, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in North Aurora, IL?
North Aurora, IL public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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