For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,461 students in Darien, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Darien, IL are Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Lace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Darien have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Darien, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4010
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4010
Grades: PK-4
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4020
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4020
Grades: 5-8
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Grades: PK-2
| 390 students
Rank: n/an/a
6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Grades: PK-2
| 431 students
Darien, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Darien, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Darien, IL include Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Lace Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Darien, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Darien, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Darien, IL?
Darien, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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