For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,763 students in Westmont, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 417 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Westmont, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Westmont, IL are Westmont High School, Maercker Elementary School and C E Miller Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westmont, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Westmont have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westmont, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westmont High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
909 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Grades: 9-12
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Maercker Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5827 S Cass Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 515-4820
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
C E Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
125 W Traube Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8300
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8300
Grades: K-1
| 190 students
Rank: #44.
Westmont Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
944 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8200
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #55.
J T Manning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Linden Ave
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8050
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8050
Grades: 2-5
| 389 students
Westmont, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
133 S Grant St
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 810-9530
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 810-9530
Grades: PK-12
| 12 students
Physically Handicapped Prgms High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
825 N Cass Ave Ste 117
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 230-9234
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 230-9234
Grades: 12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Westmont, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Westmont, IL include Westmont High School, Maercker Elementary School and C E Miller Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westmont?
6 public schools are located in Westmont.
What percentage of students in Westmont go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Westmont are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westmont?
Westmont public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Westmont are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Westmont include: C E Miller Elementary School vs. J T Manning Elementary School, J T Manning Elementary School vs. C E Miller Elementary School
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