For the 2025 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 57,408 students in Aurora, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, IL are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Reba O Steck Elementary School and Francis Granger Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aurora have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aurora, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Reba O Steck Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
460 Inverness Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3500
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3500
Grades: K-5
| 670 students
Rank: #33.
Francis Granger Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2721 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #44.
Nancy Young Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Asbury Dr
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Wolfs Crossing Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3015 S Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2290 Barrington Dr
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3500
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3500
Grades: K-5
| 584 students
Rank: #77.
Homestead Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2830 Hillsboro Blvd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3100
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-3100
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #88.
Still Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
787 Meadowridge Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3900
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #99.
Bednarcik Junior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3025 Heggs Rd
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-2500
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 636-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #1010.
Peter M Gombert Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2707 Ridge Rd
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3700
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3700
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #1111.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #1212.
Fischer Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1305 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3100
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3100
Grades: 6-8
| 904 students
Rank: #1313.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1414.
Freeman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1515.
Georgetown Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
995 Long Grove Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3456
Grades: K-5
| 432 students
Rank: #1616.
Mccarty Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Village Green Dr
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3400
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #1717.
Herget Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1818.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Grades: 6-8
| 689 students
Rank: #1919.
C I Johnson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
Rank: #2020.
Smith Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2121.
Jefferson Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Greenman Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mccleery Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Grades: PK-5
| 551 students
Rank: #2424.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Oak Park Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #2727.
John Gates Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #2828.
Hall Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #2929.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3030.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 850 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
C F Simmons Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
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Aurora, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 S Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 947-1240
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 947-1240
Grades: 3-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aurora, IL include Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Reba O Steck Elementary School and Francis Granger Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aurora?
44 public elementary schools are located in Aurora.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora?
Aurora public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Aurora are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Aurora include: Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School vs. Nancy Young Elementary School, K D Waldo Middle School vs. Henry W Cowherd Middle School, Henry W Cowherd Middle School vs. K D Waldo Middle School
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