Best Schools in North Aurora, IL
North Aurora, IL has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 19,026 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in North Aurora meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in North Aurora, IL
The top high schools in North Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Batavia Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1826 Students
2. Kaneland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
3. West Aurora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3818 Students
4. East High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4197 Students
Best Middle Schools in North Aurora, IL
The top middle schools in North Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sam Rotolo Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1142 Students
2. Kaneland Harter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. Herget Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 584 Students
4. Jewel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 585 Students
5. C F Simmons Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 795 Students
Best Elementary Schools in North Aurora, IL
The top elementary schools in North Aurora, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students
2. Kaneland Blackberry Creek Elem
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
3. Louise White Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
4. Alice Gustafson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
5. J B Nelson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Batavia Usd 101 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
6. Fearn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
7. Goodwin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 340 Students
8. Schneider Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora West Usd 129 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
9. Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aurora East Usd 131 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 616 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in North Aurora, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
North Aurora, IL has a total population of 18,883 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in North Aurora, 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 North Aurora, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in North Aurora, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for North Aurora, 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 North Aurora, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in North Aurora, IL
How many schools are in North Aurora, IL?
North Aurora, IL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 19,026 students in total.
How do schools in North Aurora perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in North Aurora score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in North Aurora meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Aurora?
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: 57%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in North Aurora
4 of 4 schools in North Aurora carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 3
All 4 public schools we grade in North Aurora. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.