For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,939 students in 60515, IL (there are , serving 1,572 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 60515, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60515, IL are Whittier Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Community H S Dist 99 - North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60515 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60515, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60515, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
536 Hill St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5865
Grades: PK-6
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
Lester Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
236 Indianapolis Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5855
Grades: PK-6
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #44.
Herrick Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4335 Middaugh Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5810
Grades: 7-8
| 666 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Puffer School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Haddow Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 968-0294
Grades: PK-6
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Highland Ave
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5835
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Pierce Downer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1436 Grant St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5860
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Belle Aire Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3935 Belle Aire Ln
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 719-5820
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60515, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60515, IL include Whittier Elementary School, Lester Elementary School and Community H S Dist 99 - North High School.
How many public schools are located in 60515?
8 public schools are located in 60515.
What percentage of students in 60515 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 60515 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60515?
60515 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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