For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,079 students in 60185, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 660 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60185, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60185, IL are Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and West Chicago Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60185 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60185, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60185, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norton Creek Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2033 Smith Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
West Chicago, IL 60185
(331) 228-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28w300 Saint Charles Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-7820
Grades: 5-8
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
West Chicago Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
326 Joliet St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-6200
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 2,076 students
Rank: #44.
Indian Knoll Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
N645 Indian Knoll Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6020
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #55.
Gary Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6010
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Wegner Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1180 Marcella Ln
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6400
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Leman Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
238 E Hazel St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,124 students
Rank: #88.
Turner Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 Ingalton Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6050
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
Rank: #99.
Currier Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Garys Mill Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6600
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1010.
Pioneer Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Kenwood Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6040
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 E Forest Ave
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 293-6000
Grades: PK
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
851 Pearl Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 957-5500
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 957-5500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60185, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60185, IL include Norton Creek Elementary School, Benjamin Middle School and West Chicago Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in 60185?
13 public schools are located in 60185.
What percentage of students in 60185 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60185 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60185?
60185 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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