For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,931 students in West Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL are Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Chicago have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Grades: K-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Gary Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Wegner Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #66.
Leman Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,098 students
Rank: #77.
Turner Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Currier Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Garys Mill Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #99.
Pioneer Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
West Chicago, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
331 George St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-7324
Grades: PK
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Chicago, IL include Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and Indian Knoll Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Chicago?
9 public elementary schools are located in West Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in West Chicago?
West Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in West Chicago are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in West Chicago include: Wegner Elementary School vs. Norton Creek Elementary School, Wegner Elementary School vs. Indian Knoll Elementary School, Gary Elementary School vs. Indian Knoll Elementary School
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