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Best 60506 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 9,681 students in 60506, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 2,540 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 60506, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60506, IL are Illinois Mathematics And Science, Success Academy and Freeman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60506 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60506, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60506, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Sullivan Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 907-5053
Gr: 10-12 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5050
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Freeman Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
153 S Randall Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Herget Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Deerpath Rd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Aurora High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1201 W New York St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 3,641 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
231 S Constitution Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5017
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Plum St
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5009
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #88.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1332 Robinwood Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5015
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Hope D Wall Tmh Child Dev Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
449 New Indian Trl Ct
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5008
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1010.
Hall Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Heather Dr
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5005
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Hill Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
724 Pennsylvania Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5007
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Mccleery Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1002 W Illinois Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Greenman Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
729 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5004
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1870 W Galena Blvd
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
West Aurora Learning Center/ela
1870 W Galena Blvd, Early Lear
Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 301-5016
Gr: PK | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60506, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60506, IL include Illinois Mathematics And Science, Success Academy and Freeman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60506?
15 public schools are located in 60506.
What percentage of students in 60506 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 60506 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60506?
60506 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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