For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 5,394 students in 60502, IL (there are , serving 747 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 60502, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60502, IL are Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School and Metea Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60502 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60502, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60502, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2700 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3200
Grades: K-5
| 707 students
Rank: #22.
Nancy Young Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Asbury Dr
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-3800
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #33.
Metea Valley High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 N Eola Rd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 2,807 students
Rank: #44.
Francis Granger Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2721 Stonebridge Blvd
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 375-1010
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #55.
C I Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1934 Liberty St
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Aurora, IL 60502
(630) 299-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60502, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60502, IL include Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School, Nancy Young Elementary School and Metea Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 60502?
5 public schools are located in 60502.
What percentage of students in 60502 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 60502 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60502?
60502 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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