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Best 60126 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 5,568 students in 60126, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60126, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60126 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60126, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60126, IL Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #1111.
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
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 elementary schools in 60126, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60126, IL include Hawthorne Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Field Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60126?
12 public elementary schools are located in 60126.
What is the racial composition of students in 60126?
60126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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