For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,538 students in Willowbrook, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 177 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Willowbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, IL are Elm Elementary School, Gower West Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willowbrook, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Willowbrook have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willowbrook, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elm Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Gower West Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #33.
Pleasantdale Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7450 Wolf Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Grades: 5-8
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Gower Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7941 S Madison St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Grades: 5-8
| 404 students
Rank: #55.
Westview Hills Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 65th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Grades: 6-8
| 457 students
Rank: #66.
Burr Ridge Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15w451 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
Rank: #77.
Anne M Jeans Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16w631 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-8186
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-8186
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, IL include Elm Elementary School, Gower West Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School. Willowbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Willowbrook?
7 public schools are located in Willowbrook.
What percentage of students in Willowbrook go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willowbrook?
Willowbrook public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willowbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willowbrook include: Burr Ridge Middle School vs. Gower Middle School, Gower Middle School vs. Burr Ridge Middle School, Anne M Jeans Elementary School vs. Elm Elementary School
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