For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 8,049 students in Naperville, IL. The top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL are Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Naperville, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Naperville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public high schools.
Naperville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Naperville North High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Naperville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neuqua Valley High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2360 95th St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 3,008 students
Rank: #22.
Naperville Central High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
440 Aurora Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-6422
Grades: 9-12
| 2,519 students
Rank: #33.
Naperville North High School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 N Mill St
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 420-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,502 students
Rank: #44.
Gail Mckinzie High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 375-3375
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Illinois Youth Center-warrenville
Alternative School
30w200 Ferry Rd
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 983-6231
Grades: 8-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steps
Alternative School
387 Shuman Blvd Ste 170e
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 464-8081
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 464-8081
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Naperville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Prgms/mn (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
3003 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-5685
Grades: 12
| 95 students
Visually Imparied Prgrms (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
6s331 Cornwall Rd
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 778-4524
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3003 W 103rd St
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7250
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 428-7250
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Naperville, IL include Neuqua Valley High School, Naperville Central High School and Naperville North High School. Naperville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Naperville?
6 public high schools are located in Naperville.
What is the racial composition of students in Naperville?
Naperville public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Naperville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Naperville include: Naperville Central High School vs. Naperville North High School, Naperville North High School vs. Naperville Central High School, Neuqua Valley High School vs. Naperville North High School
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