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Best Dupage County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 46,127 students in Dupage County, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Dupage County, IL are Hinsdale Central High School, Naperville Central High School and Partners For Success-old Mill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dupage County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dupage County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Dupage County, 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 Naperville Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Dupage County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinsdale Central High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5500 S Grant St
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 570-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Naperville Central High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Gr: 9-12 | 2,589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Partners For Success-old Mill School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
848 N Mill Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-4222
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #44.
Naperville North High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Gr: 9-12 | 2,467 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
York Comm High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
355 W Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Westmont High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
909 Oakwood Dr
Westmont, IL 60559
(630) 468-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Glenbard West High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
670 Crescent Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Glenbard South High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23w200 Butterfield Rd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 469-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Community H S Dist 99 - North High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4436 Main St
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 795-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Waubonsie Valley High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2590 Ogden Ave
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 375-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,849 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1111.
Metea Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 2,766 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Wheaton North High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 W Thomas Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 784-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1313.
Lisle High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 Short St
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 493-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1414.
Wheaton Warrenville South High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1920 S Wiesbrook Rd
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 784-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,864 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Hinsdale South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Park High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 Medinah Rd, Lake Park High
Roselle, IL 60172
(630) 295-5210
Gr: 9-12 | 2,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1717.
Community H S Dist 99 - South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1436 Norfolk St
Downers Grove, IL 60516
(630) 795-8501
Gr: 9-12 | 2,591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1818.
Glenbard North High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
990 Kuhn Rd
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
701 W Schick Rd
Bartlett, IL 60103
(630) 372-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,037 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2020.
Willowbrook High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1250 S Ardmore Ave
Villa Park, IL 60181
(630) 530-3439
Gr: 9-12 | 1,983 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Glenbard East High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1014 S Main St
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 627-9250
Gr: 9-12 | 2,311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
West Chicago Comm High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
326 Joliet St
West Chicago, IL 60185
(630) 876-6200
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2323.
Fenton High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 W Green St
Bensenville, IL 60106
(630) 860-6259
Gr: 9-12 | 1,396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2424.
Addison Trail High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 N Lombard Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 628-3302
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Dupage Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
848 N Mill Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 386-6781
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Gr: 8-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Steps
Alternative School
387 Shuman Blvd Ste 170e
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 464-8081
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Technology Center Of Dupage
Vocational School
301 S Swift Rd
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 691-7591
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dupage County, IL?
How many public high schools are located in Dupage County?
29 public high schools are located in Dupage County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dupage County?
Dupage County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Dupage County are often viewed compared to one another?

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