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Best Elmhurst Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,429 students in Elmhurst, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 3,274 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Elmhurst has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Elmhurst, IL are Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Field Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmhurst, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Elmhurst have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Elmhurst, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
145 W Arthur St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4541
Gr: K-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
565 S Fairfield Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4548
Gr: K-5 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
295 N Emroy Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5313
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
360 E Crescent Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-6261
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
400 N West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-5562
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
246 S Fair Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4272
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
925 S Swain Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4544
Gr: K-5 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Sandburg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
345 E Saint Charles Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834-4534
Gr: 6-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Bryan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
111 W Butterfield Rd
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
Churchville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
155 E Victory Pkwy
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8682
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Conrad Fischer Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
888 N Wilson St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-8601
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
130 W Madison St
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617-2385
Gr: PK | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Salt Creek Elementary School
980 S Riverside Dr
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 832-6122
Gr: PK-1 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Elmhurst, IL?
How many public schools are located in Elmhurst?
14 public schools are located in Elmhurst.
What percentage of students in Elmhurst go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Elmhurst are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Elmhurst?
Elmhurst public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Elmhurst are often viewed compared to one another?

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