For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 4,673 students in Downers Grove, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Downers Grove, IL are Community H S Dist 99 - North High School and Community H S Dist 99 - South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Downers Grove, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Downers Grove have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Downers Grove, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Community H S Dist 99 - North High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Downers Grove, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1436 Norfolk St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 795-8501
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 795-8501
Gr: 9-12 | 2,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Downers Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Downers Grove, IL include Community H S Dist 99 - North High School and Community H S Dist 99 - South High School. Downers Grove has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Downers Grove?
2 public high schools are located in Downers Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Downers Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Downers Grove include: Community H S Dist 99 - South High School vs. Community H S Dist 99 - North High School, Community H S Dist 99 - North High School vs. Community H S Dist 99 - South High School
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