Top 10 Best 60505 Illinois Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,989 students in 60505, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 504 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 60505, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60505, IL are Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, Oak Park Elementary School and W S Beaupre Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60505 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60505, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60505, IL Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oak Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
John Gates Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
East High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 4,019 students
Rank: #66.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #77.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
C F Simmons Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #1212.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
L D Brady Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1515.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1616.
K D Waldo Middle School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 794 students
Rank: n/an/a
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Grades: K-2
| 316 students
Rank: n/an/a
1480 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7590
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
278 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 844-5102
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 60505, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60505, IL include Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, Oak Park Elementary School and W S Beaupre Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60505?
20 public schools are located in 60505.
What percentage of students in 60505 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 60505 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60505?
60505 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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