Schools in Downers Grove, Illinois (2025)
17 schools · 10,204 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 352.
Downers Grove, in Illinois, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,204 students. By level there are 12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Downers Grove's schools is 352, below the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 17 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lakeview Jr High School (72.3, top 25% of middle schools nationally), followed by Prairieview Elementary School (68.6, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), and Whittier Elem School (66.4, top 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch (2,591 students), Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S (2,082 students), Herrick Middle School (626 students).
Ranked schools in Downers Grove
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 172Lakeview Jr High SchoolDowners Grove · Public Middle43% Math proficiency · 340 students
- 269Prairieview Elementary SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary59% Math proficiency · 380 students
- 366Whittier Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 307 students
- 465Herrick Middle SchoolDowners Grove · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 626 students
- 564Comm H S Dist 99 - North H SDowners Grove · Public High62% Math proficiency · 2,082 students
- 663Lester Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary61% Math proficiency · 531 students
- 760Henry Puffer SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 271 students
- 856Fairmount Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 342 students
- 952O Neill Middle SchoolDowners Grove · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 1052Kingsley Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary45% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 1150Indian Trail Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 325 students
- 1249Comm H S Dist 99 - South High SchDowners Grove · Public High48% Math proficiency · 2,591 students
- 1347Belle Aire Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 276 students
- 1447Highland Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary44% Math proficiency · 352 students
- 1546El Sierra Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 300 students
- 1646Pierce Downer Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 1744Hillcrest Elem SchoolDowners Grove · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 382 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeview Jr High School Downers Grove · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 43% Math proficiency | 340 |
| 2 | Prairieview Elementary School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 59% Math proficiency | 380 |
| 3 | Whittier Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 66.4 Top 50% | 67% Math proficiency | 307 |
| 4 | Herrick Middle School Downers Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 626 |
| 5 | Comm H S Dist 99 - North H S Downers Grove · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 2,082 |
| 6 | Lester Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 63.4 Top 50% | 61% Math proficiency | 531 |
| 7 | Henry Puffer School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 59.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 271 |
| 8 | Fairmount Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 56.4 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 342 |
| 9 | O Neill Middle School Downers Grove · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 52.1 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 10 | Kingsley Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 51.9 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 11 | Indian Trail Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 50.4 Top 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 325 |
| 12 | Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch Downers Grove · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 48.5 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 2,591 |
| 13 | Belle Aire Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 47.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 276 |
| 14 | Highland Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 46.8 Lower 50% | 44% Math proficiency | 352 |
| 15 | El Sierra Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 46.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 300 |
| 16 | Pierce Downer Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 45.9 Lower 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 17 | Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 382 |
Compare the top 4 schools in Downers Grove side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Downers Grove?
Lakeview Jr High School is the highest-ranked school in Downers Grove with a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Downers Grove?
Downers Grove has 17 schools (3 middle, 12 elementary, 2 high) educating 10,204 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Downers Grove?
The median Enrollment across schools in Downers Grove is 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.