For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,538 students in Willowbrook, IL (there are , serving 177 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Willowbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, 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.
Willowbrook, IL public schools 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 Willowbrook 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 less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Willowbrook, IL (2025)
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
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 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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: 26%
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 | 404 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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Willowbrook, IL include Elm Elementary School, Gower West Elementary School and Pleasantdale Middle School. Willowbrook has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Willowbrook?
7 public schools are located in Willowbrook.
What percentage of students in Willowbrook go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Willowbrook are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Willowbrook?
Willowbrook public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Willowbrook are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Willowbrook include: Burr Ridge Middle School vs. Gower Middle School, Gower Middle School vs. Burr Ridge Middle School, Anne M Jeans Elementary School vs. Elm Elementary School
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