For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,612 students in 60542, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60542, IL are Fearn Elementary School, Jewel Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60542 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60542, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60542, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fearn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Jewel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60542, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60542, IL include Fearn Elementary School, Jewel Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60542?
4 public elementary schools are located in 60542.
What is the racial composition of students in 60542?
60542 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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