Best high schools in Aurora (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Aurora, Illinois. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 171Metea Valley High SchoolAurora · Public High61% Math proficiency · 2,766 students
- 265Waubonsie Valley High SchoolAurora · Public High52% Math proficiency · 2,849 students
- 326West Aurora High SchoolAurora · Public High20% Math proficiency · 3,641 students
- 417East High SchoolAurora · Public High14% Math proficiency · 4,020 students
- 516Illinois Mathematics and ScienceAurora · Public High– · 656 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metea Valley High School Aurora · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 70.6 Top 25% | 61% Math proficiency | 2,766 |
| 2 | Waubonsie Valley High School Aurora · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 65.1 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 2,849 |
| 3 | West Aurora High School Aurora · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 3,641 |
| 4 | East High School Aurora · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 16.7 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 4,020 |
| 5 | Illinois Mathematics and Science Aurora · High · Grades 10–12 | Public | 15.5 Lower 50% | – | 656 |
Metea Valley High School in Aurora leads the 2025 list of high schools in Aurora with a Success Index (US) of 70.6. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Illinois high schools rankings, every school on the Aurora page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Aurora?
Metea Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois ranks first among high schools in Aurora with a Success Index (US) of 70.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 2,766).
How are high schools in Aurora ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.