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Gower School District 62

7700 Clarendon Hills Rd
Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5805
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Gower School District 62 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 932 students in Gower School District 62. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Gower School District 62 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
932 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Gower School District 62, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#48 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
27%
60%
30%
80-84%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
6%
% Hispanic
16%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
56%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,394 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,895 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,394
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,895
$21,662

Best Gower School District 62 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gower West Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7650 Clarendon Hills Rd
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Gr: PK-4 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Gower Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7941 S Madison St
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 986-5383
Gr: 5-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gower School District 62?
Gower School District 62 manages 2 public schools serving 932 students.
What is the rank of Gower School District 62?
Gower School District 62 is ranked #47 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gower School District 62?
56% of Gower School District 62 students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gower School District 62?
Gower School District 62 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Gower School District 62's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,895 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 932 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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