For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,631 students in Berwyn, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 446 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Berwyn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL are Irving Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Edison Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berwyn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Berwyn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Berwyn, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3501 Clinton Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2334
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6432 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2475
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Scoville Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 306 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Oak School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1427 Oak Park Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2442
Grades: PK-5
| 728 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pershing Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6537 37th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2349
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Piper School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2435 Kenilworth Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2364
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Heritage Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 749-6110
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #88.
Komensky Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2515 Cuyler Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2342
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Home Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 783-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7035 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2454
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #1111.
Freedom Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3016 Ridgeland Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Emerson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6850 31st St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2322
Grades: K-5
| 237 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hiawatha Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6539 26th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2327
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
J Sterling Morton West High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Home Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 780-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,533 students
Rank: #1515.
Karel Havlicek Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6401 15th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 795-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Berwyn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Berwyn Special Education (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6633 W 16th St
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 484-6200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Berwyn, IL include Irving Elementary School, Lincoln Middle School and Edison Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Berwyn?
15 public schools are located in Berwyn.
What percentage of students in Berwyn go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Berwyn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berwyn?
Berwyn public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Berwyn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berwyn include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Karel Havlicek Elementary School, Karel Havlicek Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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