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Best High Schools in Zip Code 60521

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At a glance

School

2,445

Students

5-star school

Top rankedHinsdale Central High School12^th of 698 Illinois high schools

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Summary:

The 60521 zip code is home to a single exceptional high school, Hinsdale Central High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Hinsdale Township HSD 86 district. This standout institution has consistently ranked among the top 12 high schools in Illinois over the past 3 school years, with a ranking of 6th in 2022-2023, and maintains a 5-star rating from School Digger, indicating it is one of the highest-performing schools in the state.

Hinsdale Central High School's exceptional academic performance is evident across various metrics. Its students demonstrate exceptional proficiency, with 87.8% proficient or better in ACT/English Language Arts, 81.5% in ACT/Mathematics, and 82.5% in ACT/Science for 11th graders in 2024-2025, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. The school also boasts an impressive 89.0% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 2.4% for the 2024-2025 school year.

With a total enrollment of 2,436 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8, Hinsdale Central High School provides a supportive learning environment for its students. The school's high spending per student, at $26,535, suggests it has the resources to support its students' educational needs. Overall, Hinsdale Central High School stands out as an exceptional institution, delivering outstanding educational outcomes for its students and earning its reputation as one of the top high schools in Illinois.

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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)	Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2021-22)	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	Vaccination: Measles protection (all grades)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hinsdale Central High School	Public	9-12	5500 S Grant St	Hinsdale	60521	DuPage County	Hinsdale Township HSD 86	No	(n/a)	No	No	(630) 570-8000	2,445	174	14.0	5.7%	1,465 (59.9%)	65 (2.7%)	240 (9.8%)	514 (21.0%)	1 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	156 (6.4%)	98.4	12^th of 698 public high schools	98.3%		99.8	10^th of 697 public high schools	98.6%	2	90.2	89.3	82.5	80.8	79.7	85.5	87.8	81.5	82.5	98.4%		$25,121	$255	$24,867

Cities Near Zip Code 60521

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Clarendon Hills	0.45 mi	4	5^th
Hinsdale	0.74 mi	6	1^st
Westmont	1.45 mi	6	76^th
Burr Ridge	1.51 mi	4	106^th
Willowbrook	1.82 mi	3	248^th

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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.

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