For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,081 students in 60187, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60187, IL are Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60187 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60187, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60187, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Gr: K-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S President St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Bridle Ln
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Gr: K-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60187, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60187, IL include Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60187?
8 public elementary schools are located in 60187.
What is the racial composition of students in 60187?
60187 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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