Best High Schools in Darien, IL

Darien, IL has 4 high schools with 5,332 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Darien score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Darien don't meet expectations.

1. Lemont Twp High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lemont Twp Hsd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1324 Students

2. Hinsdale South High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students

3. Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2637 Students

Best Middle Schools in Darien, IL

Darien, IL has 7 middle schools with 3,183 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Darien score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Darien meet expectations.

1. Gower Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gower Sd 62 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 374 Students

2. Westview Hills Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maercker Sd 60 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

3. Old Quarry Middle Sch

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lemont-bromberek Csd 113a • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 819 Students

4. Cass Jr High School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cass Sd 63 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 324 Students

5. Lakeview Jr High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Center Cass Sd 66 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 378 Students

6. Eisenhower Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darien Sd 61 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students

7. O Neill Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Downers Grove Gsd 58 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 433 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Darien, IL

Darien, IL has 11 elementary schools with 4,177 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Darien score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 45% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Darien meet expectations.

1. Gower West Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Gower Sd 62 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 549 Students

2. Prairieview Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Center Cass Sd 66 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 336 Students

3. River Valley School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lemont-bromberek Csd 113a • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 562 Students

4. Maercker Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Maercker Sd 60 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 436 Students

5. Lace Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Darien Sd 61 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 380 Students

6. Kingswood Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kingswood Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 140 Students

7. Elizabeth Ide Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Center Cass Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 391 Students

8. Kindi Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kindi Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 179 Students

9. Concord Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cass Sd 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 451 Students

10. Mark Delay School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Darien Sd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 466 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Darien, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Darien, IL has a total population of 24,561 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 50% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Darien, IL

12,692

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

50%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Darien, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.33 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Darien, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Darien, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,359 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

77 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Darien, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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