For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 11,989 students in 60505, IL (there are , serving 504 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 60505, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60505, IL are Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, W S Beaupre Elementary School and G N Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60505 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60505, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60505, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
157 N Root St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-7175
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
W S Beaupre Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
954 E Benton St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5390
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
G N Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1141 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8280
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Olney C Allen Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Mabel O Donnell Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Reckinger Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
C F Simmons Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1130 Sheffer Rd
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-4150
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
C M Bardwell Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 S Lincoln Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
East High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Tomcat Ln
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 4,019 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
441 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
L D Brady Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Columbia St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5425
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oak Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Front St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8250
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
John Gates Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 7th Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Rose E Krug Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
240 Melrose Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Nicholas A Hermes Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Jungles Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
K D Waldo Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
56 Jackson St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Edna Rollins Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 Kane St
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5480
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
250 E Indian Trl
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 299-5554
Gr: K-2 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
East Aurora High School Rssp
Alternative School
1685 N Farnsworth Ave
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 232-5963
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60505, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60505, IL include Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, W S Beaupre Elementary School and G N Dieterich Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 60505?
20 public schools are located in 60505.
What percentage of students in 60505 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 60505 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60505?
60505 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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