Illinois›Kane County›Aurora
Best Schools in Aurora, Illinois
Compare 46 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
46
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
36,054
Total Students
Across Aurora
15:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
46 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score42%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,849 students at Waubonsie Valley High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Illinois Mathematics And Science
publichighGrade 10-12
1500 Sullivan Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
4.8
Rating
Students
656
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fred Rodgers Magnet Acad
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
157 N Root St, Aurora, IL 60505
2.7
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
0%
Metea Valley High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1801 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502
2.6
Rating
Students
2,766
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
0%
The Wheatlands Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2290 Barrington Dr, Aurora, IL 60503
2.5
Rating
Students
613
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Waubonsie Valley High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2590 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504
2.5
Rating
Students
2,849
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2700 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502
2.5
Rating
Students
683
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
0%
Reba O Steck Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
460 Inverness Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
2.4
Rating
Students
669
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wolfs Crossing Elem School
publicelementaryK-5
3015 S Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60503
2.4
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nancy Young Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
800 Asbury Dr, Aurora, IL 60502
2.4
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
0%
Homestead Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2830 Hillsboro Blvd, Aurora, IL 60503
2.3
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
0%
Still Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
787 Meadowridge Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
2.2
Rating
Students
709
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
0%
Peter M Gombert Elementary Sch
publicelementaryK-5
2707 Ridge Rd, Aurora, IL 60504
2.1
Rating
Students
450
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Francis Granger Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2721 Stonebridge Blvd, Aurora, IL 60502
2.1
Rating
Students
1,011
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bednarcik Junior High School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3025 Heggs Rd, Aurora, IL 60503
2
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fischer Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1305 Long Grove Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1.6
Rating
Students
861
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mccarty Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3000 Village Green Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1.3
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
0%
C I Johnson Elem School
publicelementaryGrade 3-5
1934 Liberty St, Aurora, IL 60502
1.2
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
0%
Freeman Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
153 S Randall Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
1.1
Rating
Students
529
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
0%
Georgetown Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
995 Long Grove Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
1.1
Rating
Students
420
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
0%
John Gates Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
800 7Th Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
427
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Aurora
Aurora, Illinois is home to 46 schools serving over 36,054 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Aurora, Illinois?
There are 46 schools in Aurora, serving 36,054 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Aurora?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Aurora include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Aurora?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Aurora is 15:1.