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Best Schools in Carol Stream, IL
Carol Stream, IL has 30 public schools (6 high, 9 middle, 15 elementary) serving 24,832 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Carol Stream greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carol Stream, IL
The top high schools in Carol Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wheaton North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students
2. Glenbard West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2324 Students
3. Bartlett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2122 Students
4. Glenbard North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2162 Students
5. Glenbard East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2275 Students
6. West Chicago Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 94 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carol Stream, IL
The top middle schools in Carol Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hadley Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1148 Students
2. Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 575 Students
3. Monroe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 682 Students
4. Benjamin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Sd 25 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 250 Students
5. Eastview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 725 Students
6. Stratford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 580 Students
7. Glenside Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Queen Bee Sd 16 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 773 Students
8. Jay Stream Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 93 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 505 Students
9. Marquardt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquardt Sd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 806 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carol Stream, IL
The top elementary schools in Carol Stream, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hawthorne Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 161 Students
2. Whittier Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
3. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
4. Evergreen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benjamin Sd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 382 Students
5. Spring Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sd U-46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 430 Students
6. Roy De Shane Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 193 Students
7. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 400 Students
8. Pleasant Hill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 575 Students
9. Heritage Lakes Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 93 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 321 Students
10. Churchill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Glen Ellyn Sd 41 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 639 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carol Stream, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carol Stream, IL has a total population of 41,051 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carol Stream, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Carol Stream, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carol Stream, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carol Stream, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Carol Stream, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carol Stream, IL
How many schools are in Carol Stream, IL?
Carol Stream, IL has 30 public schools: 6 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 24,832 students in total.
How do schools in Carol Stream perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Carol Stream score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Carol Stream greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carol Stream?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Carol Stream
9 of 9 schools in Carol Stream carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 6C: 1
All 9 public schools we grade in Carol Stream. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.