For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,776 students in Darien, IL (there are , serving 194 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Darien, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Darien, IL are Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Darien, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Darien have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Darien, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1019 Concord Pl
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Cass Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8502 Bailey Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(331) 481-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Hinsdale South High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Lace Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7414 S Cass Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 968-2589
Gr: 3-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1410 75th St
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 964-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 Manning Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 783-5200
Gr: PK-2 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoold 86 Adult Opportunties Program
Alternative School
7302 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4318
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Ladse-dhh-hinsdale South High School
Special Education School
7401 Clarendon Hills Rd
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4460
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 468-4460
Rank: n/an/a
6801 Wilmette Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 852-0200
Gr: PK-2 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Darien, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7301 Fairview Ave
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Darien, IL 60561
(630) 969-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Darien, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Darien, IL include Concord Elementary School, Cass Jr High School and Hinsdale South High School.
How many public schools are located in Darien?
9 public schools are located in Darien.
What percentage of students in Darien go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Darien are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Darien?
Darien public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Darien are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Darien include: Eisenhower Jr High School vs. Cass Jr High School, Cass Jr High School vs. Eisenhower Jr High School, Concord Elementary School vs. Lace Elementary School
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