For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,786 students in Westmont, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 417 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Westmont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westmont, IL are Westmont High School, Maercker Elementary School and J T Manning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmont, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Westmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westmont, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westmont High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
909 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Maercker Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5827 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Gr: 3-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
J T Manning Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8050
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8050
Gr: 2-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
C E Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 W Traube Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8300
Gr: K-1 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Westmont Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
944 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8200
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
133 S Grant St
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8250
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8250
Gr: PK | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westmont, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Westmont, IL include Westmont High School, Maercker Elementary School and J T Manning Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmont?
6 public schools are located in Westmont.
What percentage of students in Westmont go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Westmont are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmont?
Westmont public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westmont include: C E Miller Elementary School vs. J T Manning Elementary School, J T Manning Elementary School vs. C E Miller Elementary School
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