For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,048 students in Wheaton, IL (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,128 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Wheaton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Wheaton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Wheaton, IL are Longfellow Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheaton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wheaton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wheaton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Grades: K-5
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
218 W Park Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2185
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2185
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #33.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1620 Mayo Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2095
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S President St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 Dawes Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2075
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2075
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #99.
Wheaton North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,872 students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1111.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Bridle Ln
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1125 S Wheaton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2050
Grades: 6-8
| 656 students
Rank: #1313.
Wiesbrook Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2160 Durfee Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2190
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 682-2190
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1414.
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 S Wiesbrook Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 784-7200
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 784-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #1515.
Briar Glen Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Briarcliffe Blvd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 545-3300
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1616.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Grades: PK
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheaton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wheaton, IL include Longfellow Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School and Emerson Elementary School. Wheaton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Wheaton?
17 public schools are located in Wheaton.
What percentage of students in Wheaton go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Wheaton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton?
Wheaton public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Wheaton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wheaton include: Jefferson Early Childhood Center vs. Madison Elementary School, Washington Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School, Whittier Elementary School vs. Wiesbrook Elementary School
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