For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,662 students in 60505, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60505, IL are Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, C F Simmons Middle School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 60505 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 60505, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60505, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: 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 middle schools in 60505, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 60505, IL include Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy, C F Simmons Middle School and Henry W Cowherd Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 60505?
5 public middle schools are located in 60505.
What is the racial composition of students in 60505?
60505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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