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Best 60187 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,252 students in 60187, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,879 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 60187, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60187, IL are Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60187 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60187, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60187, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
311 W Seminary Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2080
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
119 S Woodlawn St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2055
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
334 Wakeman Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2065
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
312 S President St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2085
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1345 Jewell Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2105
Gr: K-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
211 E Franklin St
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2060
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
911 Bridle Ln
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2222
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Monroe Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1855 Manchester Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
130 N Hazelton Ave
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 682-2474
Gr: PK | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60187, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60187, IL include Longfellow Elementary School, Emerson Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60187?
10 public schools are located in 60187.
What percentage of students in 60187 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 60187 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60187?
60187 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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