For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,240 students in Batavia, IL (there are , serving 737 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Batavia, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Batavia, IL are Batavia Sr High School, H C Storm Elementary School and Hoover Wood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batavia, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Batavia have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Batavia, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Batavia Sr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
H C Storm Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 N Van Nortwick Ave
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hoover Wood Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1640 Wagner Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8300
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Louise White Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 N Prairie St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8500
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #55.
Alice Gustafson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 Carlisle Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 Hapner Way
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8100
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
J B Nelson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
334 William Wood Ln
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8400
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8400
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #88.
Sam Rotolo Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 S Raddant Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8700
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paws
Alternative School
1201 Main St
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paws Academy
Alternative School
1501 S Raddant Rd
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 937-8000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Batavia, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Batavia, IL include Batavia Sr High School, H C Storm Elementary School and Hoover Wood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Batavia?
10 public schools are located in Batavia.
What percentage of students in Batavia go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Batavia are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Batavia?
Batavia public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Batavia are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Batavia include: Hoover Wood Elementary School vs. J B Nelson Elementary School, J B Nelson Elementary School vs. Hoover Wood Elementary School, J B Nelson Elementary School vs. Alice Gustafson Elementary School
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