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 Score10%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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 4,020 students at East 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.
C M Bardwell Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
550 S Lincoln Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
679
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
East High School
publichighGrade 9-12
500 Tomcat Ln, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
4,020
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
8%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henry W Cowherd Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
441 N Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
807
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
C F Simmons Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1130 Sheffer Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
792
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
L D Brady Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
600 Columbia St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
G N Dieterich Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1141 Jackson St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
507
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mabel O Donnell Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1640 Reckinger Rd, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
360
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
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%
K D Waldo Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
56 Jackson St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
729
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Park Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1200 Front St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
353
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1000 Jungles Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
0%
W S Beaupre Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
954 E Benton St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
226
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edna Rollins Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
950 Kane St, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
508
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
2%
Math Proficiency
0%
Olney C Allen Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
700 S Farnsworth Ave, Aurora, IL 60505
1
Rating
Students
712
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
0%
Herget Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1550 Deerpath Rd, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
594
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
West Aurora High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1201 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
3,641
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mccleery Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1002 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
513
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
0%
Smith Elem School
publicelementaryPK-5
1332 Robinwood Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
425
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jefferson Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1151 Plum St, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
0%
Washington Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
231 S Constitution Dr, Aurora, IL 60506
1
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
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.