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Best High Schools in Zip Code 60506

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4,297

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Top rankedIllinois Mathematics and Science1^st of 698 Illinois high schools

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Summary:

The 60506 zip code area in Illinois is home to two high schools: West Aurora High School and Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy. While both schools serve grades 9-12, they exhibit stark differences in their academic performance and overall school ratings.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy stands out as an exceptional institution, ranking 1st out of 698 Illinois high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, West Aurora High School is ranked 413th and has a 2-star rating. This disparity is reflected in the schools' standardized test scores, with Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy students significantly outperforming the state and district averages, while West Aurora High School students lag behind.

Despite the differences in academic performance, both schools have similar 4-year graduation rates of around 89% and dropout rates of 2.4%. However, West Aurora High School has a relatively high percentage of students (49.38%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a larger proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The data highlights the importance of analyzing school performance at the individual level to identify and address the unique challenges and strengths of different educational institutions within the same zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Illinois Mathematics and Science	Public	10-12	1500 Sullivan Rd	Aurora	60506	Kane County	Il Mathematics & Science Academy	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(630) 907-5053	656	32	20.5		155 (23.6%)	60 (9.1%)	82 (12.5%)	328 (50.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.1%)	99.8	1^st of 698 public high schools	99.9%					(n/a)		99.5		99.0		99.5	98.2	98.2	96.3
West Aurora High School RSSP	Public	6-12	1870 W Galena Blvd	Aurora	60506	Kane County	Kane ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(630) 232-5963	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
SUCCESS Academy	Public	6-12	1870 W Galena Blvd	Aurora	60506	Kane County	Kane ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(630) 301-5050	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
West Aurora High School	Public	9-12	1201 W New York St	Aurora	60506	Kane County	Aurora West Unified School District 129	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(630) 301-5600	3,641	225	16.1	49.7%	701 (19.3%)	384 (10.5%)	2,350 (64.5%)	92 (2.5%)	5 (0.1%)	4 (0.1%)	105 (2.9%)	42.6	413^th of 698 public high schools	40.8%		40.7	387^th of 697 public high schools	44.5%	26	51.5	44.3	22.2	25.9	39.8	43.9	44.9	28.4	36.6	98.8	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.1	99.0	99.0	98.1	$18,003	$1,274	$16,729

Cities Near Zip Code 60506

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Aurora	0.31 mi	53	568^th
Montgomery	2.15 mi	5	606^th
North Aurora	3 mi	4	557^th
Oswego	4.16 mi	14	261^st
Sugar Grove	4.72 mi	2	241^st

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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.