Best High Schools in DuPage County, IL

DuPage County, IL has 58 high schools with 61,474 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 DuPage County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in DuPage County don't meet expectations.

1. Hinsdale Central High School

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Twp Hsd 86 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2472 Students

2. Neuqua Valley High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian Prairie Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3156 Students

3. Naperville North High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2553 Students

4. Naperville Central High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2551 Students

5. Glenbard West High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Glenbard Twp Hsd 87 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2324 Students

6. Metea Valley High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian Prairie Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2715 Students

7. York Comm High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Elmhurst Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2707 Students

8. St Charles East High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

St Charles Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2076 Students

9. Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2138 Students

10. Wheaton North High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1871 Students

Best Middle Schools in DuPage County, IL

DuPage County, IL has 59 middle schools with 36,271 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 DuPage County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in DuPage County don't meet expectations.

1. Kennedy Junior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 931 Students

2. Hinsdale Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students

3. Clarendon Hills Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students

4. Butler Junior High School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Butler Sd 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 190 Students

5. Scullen Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian Prairie Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students

6. Roselle Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Roselle Sd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 242 Students

7. 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

8. Gordon Gregory Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian Prairie Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students

9. Washington Jr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 558 Students

10. Lincoln Jr High School

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 766 Students

Best Elementary Schools in DuPage County, IL

DuPage County, IL has 238 elementary schools with 77,081 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 DuPage County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in DuPage County meet expectations.

1. Brook Forest Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Butler Sd 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 265 Students

2. Oak Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 381 Students

3. Prospect Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 318 Students

4. The Lane Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 330 Students

5. Madison Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 384 Students

6. Meadow Glens Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 504 Students

7. Walker School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

8. Elm Elem School

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students

9. Monroe Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hinsdale Ccsd 181 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students

10. Highlands Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Naperville Cusd 203 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 508 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in DuPage County, IL

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

Community Factors

DuPage County, IL has a total population of 932,877 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 52% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in DuPage County, IL

174,826

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

52%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood DuPage County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

15.11 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

13.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DuPage County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,624 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

85 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Kendall County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lake County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
McHenry County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations