For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,517 students in 60527, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 177 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 60527, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60527, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 60527 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60527, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60527, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15w201 60th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 861-4000
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Gower West Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7650 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Gr: PK-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pleasantdale Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7450 Wolf Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(708) 246-3210
Gr: 5-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Gower Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7941 S Madison St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Gr: 5-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Westview Hills Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 65th St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 515-4830
Gr: 6-8 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Anne M Jeans Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16w631 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-8186
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-8186
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #77.
Burr Ridge Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15w451 91st St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 325-5454
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60527, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60527, IL include Elm Elementary School, Gower West Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 60527?
7 public schools are located in 60527.
What percentage of students in 60527 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 60527 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60527?
60527 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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