For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,210 students in 60187, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,886 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 60187, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60187, IL are Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60187 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60187, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60187, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Rank: #55.
Wheaton North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,871 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 Bridle Ln
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Lowell Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
312 S President St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #99.
Monroe Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: n/an/a
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Grades: PK
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60187, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60187, IL include Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60187?
10 public schools are located in 60187.
What percentage of students in 60187 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 60187 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60187?
60187 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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