For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,511 students in 60540, IL (there are , serving 2,058 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60540, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60540, IL are Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60540 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60540, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60540, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highlands Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Gr: K-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Naperville Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Gr: 9-12 | 2,519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Naper Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Gr: K-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Directions Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Rank: #88.
Washington Jr High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Gr: 5-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Steeple Run Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Gr: K-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
May Watts Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 S Whispering Hills Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6700
Gr: K-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1212 Sanctuary Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 428-6100
Gr: K-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Southeast Alternative School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Rank: n/an/a
1011 S Naper Blvd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6300
Gr: PK | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
60540, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: Inquire with school
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Prgms/mn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Gr: PK-8
Visually Imparied Prgrms (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60540, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60540, IL include Highlands Elementary School, Ellsworth Elementary School and Prairie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60540?
13 public schools are located in 60540.
What percentage of students in 60540 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60540 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60540?
60540 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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