For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,658 students in 60542, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 124 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 60542, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60542, IL are Fearn Elementary School, Jewel Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60542 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60542, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60542, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fearn Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Hawksley Ln
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5001
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Jewel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Waterford Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5010
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 Poplar Pl
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5003
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 Banbury Rd
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 301-5014
Gr: K-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60542, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60542, IL include Fearn Elementary School, Jewel Middle School and Goodwin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60542?
4 public schools are located in 60542.
What percentage of students in 60542 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 60542 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60542?
60542 public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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