Naperville Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Naperville, Illinois 60540 · Naperville CUSD 203
#11 of 691 high schools in Illinois
#1540 of 16,910 nationally
About Naperville Central High School
Naperville Central High School is a public high located in Naperville, in the Naperville CUSD 203 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,589 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 11th of 691 ranked high schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,589.
There are 40 schools in Naperville; Naperville Central High School ranks 23rd of 39 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)16.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Naperville Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Naperville Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Naper Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
235 students · 782 m away
Highlands Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students · 1.1 km away
Washington Jr High School
Naperville · Public middle · Grades 5–8
551 students · 1.3 km away
Elmwood Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
726 students · 1.5 km away
Ellsworth Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 1.6 km away
Naperville North High School
Naperville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,467 students · 1.9 km away
May Watts Elementary School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
668 students · 2.2 km away
Prairie Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
515 students · 2.3 km away
Mill Street Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
600 students · 2.5 km away
Beebe Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
619 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
York Comm High School
Elmhurst · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,590 students
Comm H S Dist 99 - South High Sch
Downers Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,591 students
Belleville High School-East
Belleville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,600 students
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
Dundee-Crown High School
Carpentersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,573 students
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School
Palos Hills · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,560 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Naperville Central High School a good school?
Naperville Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 78.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #11 of 691 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Naperville Central High School rank in Illinois?
Naperville Central High School ranks #11 of 691 high schools in Illinois and #1540 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Naperville Central High School?
Naperville Central High School had 2,589 students in 2025.
Is Naperville Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Naperville Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Naperville Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Naperville Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.