Top Rankings
Naperville CUSD 203 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 10,549 students in Naperville CUSD 203 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in Naperville CUSD 203 School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public elementary schools in Naperville CUSD 203 School District are Meadow Glens Elementary School, Highlands Elementary School and Kennedy Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
22 Schools
3,107 Schools
# Students
16,073 Students
1,226,135 Students
# Teachers
1,164 Teachers
89,543 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Naperville CUSD 203 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#40 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)51%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
22 Students
2,921 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,907 Students
65,128 Students
% Asian Students
18%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,898 Students
321,794 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
27%
# Black Students
762 Students
201,899 Students
% Black Students
5%
17%
# White Students
9,489 Students
545,174 Students
% White Students
59%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
24 Students
1,110 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
932 Students
52,734 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
420
53,917
# Students in K Grade:
1,121
116,806
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,164
130,447
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,158
163,953
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,194
128,974
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,125
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,213
130,481
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,130
134,578
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,209
113,232
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,235
116,943
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,219
2,582
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,244
2,075
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,241
1,893
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,400
1,802
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,602 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,399 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$412 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$392 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,602
$21,914
Spending / Student
$24,399
$21,170
Best Naperville CUSD 203 School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1150 Muirhead Ave
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3200
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #22.
Highlands Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
525 S Brainard St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6335
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Kennedy Junior High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2929 Green Trails Dr
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 420-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Ellsworth Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
145 N Sleight St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6338
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
River Woods Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2607 River Woods Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6630
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6630
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #66.
Ranch View Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1651 Ranchview Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6575
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6575
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #77.
Naper Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
39 S Eagle St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6345
Grades: K-4
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
Mill Street Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1300 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6353
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6353
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Steeple Run Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6s151 Steeple Run Dr
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6385
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 S Charles Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6348
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #1111.
Kingsley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2403 Kingsley Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3208
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-3208
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1212.
Maplebrook Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1630 Warbler Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6381
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6381
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: #1313.
Scott Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Warwick Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6477
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6477
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1414.
Elmwood Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1024 Magnolia Ln
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6341
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1320 Olympus Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6370
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #1616.
Washington Jr High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 N Washington St
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6390
Grades: 5-8
| 558 students
Rank: #1717.
Beebe Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 E 11th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6332
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6332
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #1818.
Madison Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 River Oak Dr
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Naperville, IL 60565
(630) 420-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1525 N Loomis St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6363
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
