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Best Public Schools in Aurora, IL


At a glance
48
Schools
34,906
Students
6
Districts
4
5-star schools
Top rankedIllinois Mathematics and Science1st of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Greenman Elementary School up 330 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Georgetown Elementary School 12 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Illinois Mathematics and Science
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
4★
2★
1★
0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Aurora, Illinois is home to 46 schools across two main school districts - Aurora East Unified School District 131 and Indian Prairie CUSD 204. The schools include 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 5 high schools, serving students from pre-K through 12th grade.

A few schools stand out in the Aurora area. Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy is a top-ranked public high school with exceptional test scores, while Metea Valley High School and Waubonsie Valley High School are also high-performing. At the elementary level, Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is a standout, ranking in the top 10% of Illinois schools. Meanwhile, Fred Rodgers Magnet Academy is a bright spot in the lower-performing Aurora East Unified School District 131.

The data reveals stark disparities between the higher-performing Indian Prairie CUSD 204 district and the lower-performing Aurora East Unified School District 131, with the latter struggling with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic challenges. Addressing these systemic issues will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the city of Aurora.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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